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Supernumerary tooth in the maxillary sinus: case report

N Erkmen1, S Olmez, M Onerci

  • 1Department of Paedodontics, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey.

Australian Dental Journal
|February 12, 1999
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Ectopic teeth can develop in unusual places like the maxillary sinus. This case highlights a supernumerary tooth erupting into the sinus of an 11-year-old boy, a rare occurrence in dental development.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Human Anatomy

Background:

  • Ectopic tooth development is a known phenomenon, occurring outside typical dental arches.
  • Locations include the nasal cavity, maxillary sinus, and chin.
  • Ectopic teeth can be permanent, deciduous, or supernumerary.

Observation:

  • A rare case of a supernumerary tooth erupting into the maxillary sinus is presented.
  • The affected individual was an 11-year-old boy.
  • The tooth's presence within the sinus cavity was confirmed.

Findings:

  • The supernumerary tooth successfully erupted into the maxillary sinus.
  • This presentation is unusual, requiring specific diagnostic and management considerations.
  • Detailed imaging and clinical examination were crucial for diagnosis.

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Implications:

  • Understanding ectopic tooth eruption into sinuses is vital for accurate diagnosis.
  • Management strategies may involve surgical intervention to remove the ectopic tooth.
  • This case contributes to the literature on rare dental anomalies and their impact on adjacent structures.