Management of maxillary anterior supernumerary teeth

Opportune management of a patient with a macrodont and supernumerary tooth

“…Supernumerary teeth may be defined as any teeth or tooth substance in excess of the usual configuration of 20 deciduous and 32 permanent teeth. [9][10][11] The prevalence of supernumerary teeth in the primary dentition has been [Correction added on 10 May 2022, after first online publication: CAUL funding statement has been added.] reported to range between 0.3% and 0.8% 12 and between 0.1% and 3.8% 13 in the permanent dentition.…”

“…15 The decision to leave a supernumerary tooth in situ or alternatively remove it can be controversial, with the timing of such surgical removal also up for debate. 10,11 It has been suggested that two alternatives exist. 16 The first option involves the removal of the supernumerary tooth as soon as it has been diagnosed.…”

“…Supernumerary teeth may be defined as any teeth or tooth substance in excess of the usual configuration of 20 deciduous and 32 permanent teeth. 9 , 10 , 11 The prevalence of supernumerary teeth in the primary dentition has been reported to range between 0.3% and 0.8% 12 and between 0.1% and 3.8% 13 in the permanent dentition. It appears that both genetic and environmental factors play a role in the aetiology of supernumerary teeth.…”