Abstract:A midline diastema is a part of normal dental development, which, in the mixed dentition, is termed the ‘ugly duckling’ stage. Supernumerary teeth, however, can also be a cause, with the most common type being a mesiodens. Supernumeraries can cause other complications including delayed or failure of eruption of a permanent tooth, displacement of crowns, crowding, root resorption and cyst formation. Treatment options for supernumeraries include immediate or delayed removal or active monitoring. This article adv… Show more
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