Surgical Removal of Supernumerary Teeth – A Case Report

Abstract

Supernumerary teeth can present in various forms and in any region of the mandible or maxilla, but have a predisposition for the anterior maxilla. It is a developmental anomaly and has been argued to arise from multiple etiologies. A hyperactive dental lamina where the localized and independent hyperactivity of dental lamina is the most accepted cause for the development of the supernumerary teeth; it is suggested that supernumerary teeth are formed as a result of local, independent, conditioned hyperactivity of the dental lamina. These teeth may remain embedded in the alveolar bone or can erupt into the oral cavity. When it remains embedded, it may cause disturbance to the developing teeth. Supernumerary teeth when present can cause both esthetic and pathologic problems. Supernumerary teeth in the maxillary midline are common. Early detection of such teeth is most important if complications are to be avoided. This report presents a case of a 12 year old girl with two impacted supernumerary tooth in the maxillary anterior region. The impacted supernumerary teeth were surgically removed.