Supernumerary teeth in non-syndromic patients
Imaging Science in Dentistry
; : 41-45, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Hyperdontia or supernumerary teeth without associated syndrome is a rare phenomenon, as supernumerary teeth are usually associated with cleft lip and palate or other syndromes such as Gardner's syndrome, cleidocranial dysplasia, and so on. Five patients with supernumerary teeth visited our department. They had no familial history or other pathology, certain treatment protocols was modified due to the presence of supernumerary teeth. Non-syndromic supernumerary teeth, if asymptomatic, need to have periodical radiographic observation. If they showed no variation as they impacted in the jaw, careful examination is necessary because they may develop into pathological status such as dentigerous cysts. The importance of a precise clinical history and radiographic examination for patients with multiple supernumerary teeth should be emphasized.
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Main subject:
Palate
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Tooth, Impacted
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Tooth, Supernumerary
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Gardner Syndrome
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Dentigerous Cyst
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Clinical Protocols
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Cleft Lip
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Cleidocranial Dysplasia
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Jaw
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Imaging Science in Dentistry
Year:
2012
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Article