Multiple Supernumerary Teeth in a Non Syndromic Patient: Case Report.
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ABSTRACT
Supernumerary teeth, also known as hyperdontia, is a term used to describe extra teeth that develop in addition to the 20 primary and 32 permanent teeth that we are predisposed to have. Hyperdontia is seen more commonly in the permanent dentition than primary teeth. Th e incidence in the permanent dentition is reported to vary between 0.1% and 3.8%, and its frequency in the primary dentition is found to be 0.3-0.8%. A 32-year-old male patient reported to the department of oral medicine and radiology with the chief complaint of stains and deposits, his clinical examination revealed 9 supernumerary teeth and panoramic radiographic revealed 3 more extra making a total of 12 supernumerary teeth.
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Main subject:
Tooth, Supernumerary
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Humans
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Male
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Adult
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Dentition
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Dentition, Mixed
Language:
English
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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