Clinical variations of double mesiodens: a review and case report

Supernumerary teeth are dental anomalies of number that, due to their prevalence, raise concerns among dentists, parents, and patients. They can occur isolated or associated with a syndrome and can lead to complications in eruption, occlusion, and patients’ appearance. Mesiodens are the most common...

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Main Authors: Judy Elena Villavicencio, Jesús Alberto Hernández-Silva, Sebastián Medina-Cárdenas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2015-11-01
Series:Revista Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Antioquia
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Online Access:https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/odont/article/view/16622/20335
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Summary:Supernumerary teeth are dental anomalies of number that, due to their prevalence, raise concerns among dentists, parents, and patients. They can occur isolated or associated with a syndrome and can lead to complications in eruption, occlusion, and patients’ appearance. Mesiodens are the most common type of supernumerary teeth and usually occur in the midline of the maxilla, between the two central incisors. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of supernumerary teeth is important to prevent complications in permanent dentition. This article discussesthe clinical variations of mesiodens and reports three cases of fully-erupted double mesiodens.
ISSN:0121-246X
2145-7670