Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study of 82 teeth in 55 children below 14 years
Introduction: Supernumerary teeth refers to an excessive number of teeth and are relatively common in the oral cavity. The supernumerary tooth located in the midline of the maxilla between the central incisors is referred to as "mesiodens." The present study emphasizes the importance of mu...
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| description | Introduction: Supernumerary teeth refers to an excessive number of teeth and are relatively common in the oral cavity. The supernumerary tooth located in the midline of the maxilla between the central incisors is referred to as "mesiodens." The present study emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary management and long-term follow-up of patients with mesiodens. Aim of the Study: This study investigates the characteristics of mesiodens among children in patients reported to department of pediatric and preventive dentistry in an institution in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of 55 children below 14 years. The characteristics of mesiodens were obtained from radiographs and clinical examination. And all these were confirmed as mesiodens by surgical intervention. Results: Results showed that males were affected approximately 2 times as frequently as females. Predominant shape of the mesiodens was conical (79.7%). 27 (49.09%) of 55 patients had multiple mesiodens. 25 (45.45%) of 55 patients required orthodontic correction after surgery. Conclusions: Mesiodens can cause many complications. So routine radiographic examination of all pediatric patients is advised. And when identified, they should be extracted as early as possible in children and adolescents in order to avoid possible complications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-952ad863c51e4cdda04523055a90e8472022-12-21T19:54:04ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0975-74060976-48792013-01-0155606210.4103/0975-7406.113298Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study of 82 teeth in 55 children below 14 yearsKrishnan RameshKarthik VenkataraghavanShiji KunjappanMaya RameshIntroduction: Supernumerary teeth refers to an excessive number of teeth and are relatively common in the oral cavity. The supernumerary tooth located in the midline of the maxilla between the central incisors is referred to as "mesiodens." The present study emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary management and long-term follow-up of patients with mesiodens. Aim of the Study: This study investigates the characteristics of mesiodens among children in patients reported to department of pediatric and preventive dentistry in an institution in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of 55 children below 14 years. The characteristics of mesiodens were obtained from radiographs and clinical examination. And all these were confirmed as mesiodens by surgical intervention. Results: Results showed that males were affected approximately 2 times as frequently as females. Predominant shape of the mesiodens was conical (79.7%). 27 (49.09%) of 55 patients had multiple mesiodens. 25 (45.45%) of 55 patients required orthodontic correction after surgery. Conclusions: Mesiodens can cause many complications. So routine radiographic examination of all pediatric patients is advised. And when identified, they should be extracted as early as possible in children and adolescents in order to avoid possible complications.http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2013;volume=5;issue=5;spage=60;epage=62;aulast=RameshMesiodenssupernumerary teethradiographclinical |
| spellingShingle | Krishnan Ramesh Karthik Venkataraghavan Shiji Kunjappan Maya Ramesh Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study of 82 teeth in 55 children below 14 years Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Mesiodens supernumerary teeth radiograph clinical |
| title | Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study of 82 teeth in 55 children below 14 years |
| title_full | Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study of 82 teeth in 55 children below 14 years |
| title_fullStr | Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study of 82 teeth in 55 children below 14 years |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study of 82 teeth in 55 children below 14 years |
| title_short | Mesiodens: A clinical and radiographic study of 82 teeth in 55 children below 14 years |
| title_sort | mesiodens a clinical and radiographic study of 82 teeth in 55 children below 14 years |
| topic | Mesiodens supernumerary teeth radiograph clinical |
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