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Prevalence, Occurrence, and Characteristics of Supernumerary Teeth Among the Saudi Arabian Population Using Panoramic
Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni1,2,3, Sami Aldhuwayhi4, Yahya Deeban4
1Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Riyadh 14212, Saudi Arabia.
Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2024
Summary
Supernumerary teeth, extra teeth, occurred in 2% of the Arabian population, predominantly in males. Most were impacted mesiodens with conical shapes in the upper jaw.
Area of Science:
- Dental Radiology
- Oral Pathology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth are numerical anomalies requiring early diagnosis to prevent complications.
- Understanding their prevalence and characteristics in specific populations is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence, occurrence, and characteristics of supernumerary teeth in the Arabian population.
- To analyze demographic and morphological features of these anomalies.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of panoramic radiographs from January 2018 to December 2020.
- Inclusion criteria: healthy patients with clear radiographs; exclusion criteria: syndromes, cleft lip/palate, unclear radiographs.
- Data collected: age, gender, tooth number, location, orientation, and position by a single examiner.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of supernumerary teeth was 2% (38 patients, 47 teeth).
- Males (76%) predominated, with a mean age of 16.1 years.
- Mesiodens (87%) were most common, mostly impacted (66%), conical (60%), and normally oriented.
Conclusions:
- Supernumerary teeth prevalence is 2% in the Arabian population, with a male predilection.
- Most anomalies occurred in the anterior maxillary arch, were conical, and normally oriented.
- Findings highlight the importance of radiographic screening for early detection and management.
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