Asymptomatic Nonsyndromic Multiple Supernumerary Premolars

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. Seema Gupta
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1141
Volume
5
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Senior Resident, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
  • Article keywords
    Supernumerary premolars, Nonsyndromic, Impacted

    Abstract

    The apparently morphologically normal finding of multiple supernumerary teeth in absence of an associated systemic condition or syndrome is an uncommon phenomenon. Surgical removal of supernumerary teeth is indicated if eruption of the adjacent teeth has been delayed; altered eruption, displacement of adjacent teeth is evident or pathologies such as cystic lesion and resorption of adjacent tooth have occurred. If the risks of surgery outweigh the benefits of removal, the teeth may be left in situ and a regular radiographic monitoring should be made.

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