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The nasal tooth. Case report

A L Nastri1, A C Smith

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Melbourne, Victoria.

Australian Dental Journal
|June 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

A supernumerary tooth was found in the nasal cavity, a rare ectopic eruption site. This case highlights the importance of considering dental anomalies in diagnosing intranasal calcified masses.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Ectopic eruption of teeth, particularly in unusual locations, presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Calcified intranasal masses can mimic various pathologies, necessitating a comprehensive differential diagnosis.

Observation:

  • This report details a unique case of a supernumerary tooth discovered within the nasal cavity.
  • The tooth's presence in this ectopic site required thorough investigation.

Findings:

  • A review of existing literature on nasal and other unusual ectopic tooth eruption sites was conducted.
  • Differential diagnoses for calcified intranasal masses, including odontomas and other developmental anomalies, were discussed.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need for considering supernumerary teeth in the differential diagnosis of intranasal calcifications.
  • Enhanced understanding of ectopic dental tissue can improve diagnostic accuracy in otorhinolaryngology and radiology.

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