Abstract
Mesiodens in the maxillary anterior region is one of the common supernumerary teeth. Mandibular mesiodens are very rare and there exists only a few reported cases. Presenting in this report is a case of supplemental mesiodens in the mandibular anterior region with review on etiology, incidence and complications associated with supernumerary teeth. Clinical significance: Reporting a rare case, helps in estimating the prevalence of the condition. The present article contains diagnosis and management protocol formulated for supernumerary tooth.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 163-165 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01-03-2017 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology