Supernumerary teeth classification: a literature review

Supernumerary teeth are a variation of the number and morphology of teeth which its etiology has not been completely understood. They could be found not only in the maxilla and jaw but in ectopic locations thus, becoming difficult the diagnosis and treatment. Due to its role in the formation of dia...

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Main Author: Edison Andrés Cruz
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad del Valle 2017-09-01
Series:Revista Estomatologâia
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Online Access:https://entornogeografico.univalle.edu.co/index.php/revista_estomatologia/article/view/5773
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description Supernumerary teeth are a variation of the number and morphology of teeth which its etiology has not been completely understood. They could be found not only in the maxilla and jaw but in ectopic locations thus, becoming difficult the diagnosis and treatment. Due to its role in the formation of diastema, crowding, cyst, root resorption, tooth impaction, it is important to use a diagnosis guide that lead the selection of proper treatment for the patient. The objective of this review article is to provide a contemporary appraisal focused on the diagnosis, classification and management of supernumerary teeth, in order to aid clinical decision-making.
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spelling doaj.art-c88ef1b3eae1400fbb01689bc74586772024-02-10T01:43:53ZspaUniversidad del ValleRevista Estomatologâia0121-38732248-72202017-09-0122110.25100/re.v22i1.5773Supernumerary teeth classification: a literature reviewEdison Andrés Cruz Supernumerary teeth are a variation of the number and morphology of teeth which its etiology has not been completely understood. They could be found not only in the maxilla and jaw but in ectopic locations thus, becoming difficult the diagnosis and treatment. Due to its role in the formation of diastema, crowding, cyst, root resorption, tooth impaction, it is important to use a diagnosis guide that lead the selection of proper treatment for the patient. The objective of this review article is to provide a contemporary appraisal focused on the diagnosis, classification and management of supernumerary teeth, in order to aid clinical decision-making. https://entornogeografico.univalle.edu.co/index.php/revista_estomatologia/article/view/5773Supernumerary teethdiagnosisclassificationtherapymesiondentdens in dente
spellingShingle Edison Andrés Cruz
Supernumerary teeth classification: a literature review
Revista Estomatologâia
Supernumerary teeth
diagnosis
classification
therapy
mesiondent
dens in dente
title Supernumerary teeth classification: a literature review
title_full Supernumerary teeth classification: a literature review
title_fullStr Supernumerary teeth classification: a literature review
title_full_unstemmed Supernumerary teeth classification: a literature review
title_short Supernumerary teeth classification: a literature review
title_sort supernumerary teeth classification a literature review
topic Supernumerary teeth
diagnosis
classification
therapy
mesiondent
dens in dente
url https://entornogeografico.univalle.edu.co/index.php/revista_estomatologia/article/view/5773
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