2018
DOI: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_638_18
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Favorable outcome of a maxillary supplemental premolar

Abstract: Hyperdontia/additional teeth are the commonly used synonyms for supernumerary tooth/teeth (ST). They occur due to the disturbances during the initiation stage of tooth development. They can be noticed in any region of oral cavity and may be single, double, or multiple; unilateral or bilateral; erupted or unerupted. This report presents a case of impacted single ST in the maxillary premolar region in a 14-year-old boy. Usually, ST are extracted, but there are some conditions where ST could be used beneficially.… Show more

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“…It is important to diagnose supernumerary teeth as early as possible to avoid or minimize complications. Extra teeth in most cases are non-symptomatic and are diagnosed accidentally through routine X-rays preceding orthodontic treatment [33].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is important to diagnose supernumerary teeth as early as possible to avoid or minimize complications. Extra teeth in most cases are non-symptomatic and are diagnosed accidentally through routine X-rays preceding orthodontic treatment [33].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%