Multiple Impacted Supernumerary Premolars by parentage-cases Report

Abstract

This article reports on a mother and son pair who were discovered to have multiple impacted supernumerary premolars from their panoramic radiographs during a medical examination. The mother has 3 supernumerary teeth in her left mandibular premolar region, and 1 supernumerary premolar on the right side. The son has 2 impacted supernumerary teeth in his right mandibular premolar region, and 3 supernumerary premolars in other quadrants, for a total of 5 supernumerary premolars. The size and shape of those supernumerary premolars are similar to the normal premolar crown (euphoric). Neither has any cyst formation, nor any other syndrome. Through this case study, we wish to discuss the possibility of familial genetic factors in the etiology of supernumerary premolars, as well as emphasizing the importance of early detection with panoramic radiographs and proper treatment.