The Unusual Intruder: A Palatal Supplemental Supernumerary Teeth Case Report and Literature Review

Authors: Anandamoy Bagchi, Abinash Mohapatra, Sharbari Dutta

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmpo.9411.1372941041

Keywords: Case Report, Supernumerary teeth, Hyperdontia, Mesiodens, Supplemental teeth

Abstract: Background: Supernumerary teeth are a very common dental anomaly. Mesiodens is the commonest supernumerary teeth. It is more common in males. The most common complications related to mesiodens are midline diastema, crowding of teeth, ectopic eruption, cystic formations, etc. Case Report: A 10-year-old male patient reported with a complaint of palatally erupted mesiodens which was causing irritation to the tongue and lower gums. The case was managed by extraction of the mesiodens teeth after routine examinations. Discussion: The most common mesiodens are the conical or peg-shaped mesiodens which are in the midline between the two central permanent incisors. But this case reports a palatally placed supplemental mesiodens which is very similar to the incisor teeth. Conclusion: Mesiodens are causes of several complications so extraction is the best possible treatment modality, and it should be done as early as possible in children and adolescents.