Author: Dr Shaun Goh
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Description
Supernumerary teeth
“A tooth or tooth-like structure which develops in addition to the normal series of 32 teeth.”
– Garvey et al. 1999
The incidence of supernumerary teeth is approximately 1-2% and the majority of supernumeraries occur in the anterior maxilla.
Treatment Indications & Timings
Early treatment indications:
➤ Obstruction of normal dental development
➤ Pathology associated with the supernumeraries
Clinical Assessment & Presentations
Intra-oral Features
Types of supernumeraries
Unerupted or erupted supernumeraries
Ectopic or impacted teeth
Diagnosis & Considerations
Diagnosis
- Supernumerary
- Supernumerary associated with syndromes
Clinical Considerations
- Spacing or crowding associated with supernumeraries
Treatment Options
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➤ Extraction and orthodontics
Associated Problems
Ectopic incisors | Spacing | Crowding
