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Factors associated with single versus multiple supernumerary teeth in a paediatric population: a cross-sectional
C de O Gomes1, L B Nogueira1, P C Goulart1
1School of dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Summary
Multiple supernumerary teeth (MST) in non-syndromic patients are linked to specific positions, eruption issues, and complications. MST also increases the risk of adjacent tooth displacement and requires combined orthodontic and extraction treatments.
Area of Science:
- Dental Anomalies
- Oral Surgery
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Supernumerary teeth (ST) are common developmental anomalies.
- Factors influencing single supernumerary teeth (SST) versus multiple supernumerary teeth (MST) require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify factors associated with single supernumerary teeth (SST) and multiple supernumerary teeth (MST).
- Analyze these factors in a non-syndromic Brazilian population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 305 non-syndromic patients with ST over 10 years.
- Collected data on patient demographics, ST morphology, location, position, eruption, complications, and treatment.
- Utilized Mann-Whitney, chi-squared, and logistic regression analyses.
Main Results:
- 460 ST identified in 305 patients; 62.2% had SST, 37.8% had MST.
- MST showed strong associations with specific position, eruption, orientation, clinical complications, morphology, and treatment characteristics (p < 0.001).
- Male predominance (68.2%) and mean age of 9.3 years observed.
Conclusions:
- Tuberculate and supplemental ST, palatal positioning, and eruption status are significantly linked to MST.
- MST increases the risk of adjacent tooth displacement and necessitates combined orthodontic treatment and extraction.
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