J Korean Acad Pediatr Dent.
2022 Aug;49(3):348-356. 10.5933/JKAPD.2022.49.3.348.
Clinical Management and Micro-Computed Tomography Analysis of Supernumerary Teeth in Infancy: A Case Report
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- 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- 2Division of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- 3Department of Dentistry, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- KMID: 2533718
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5933/JKAPD.2022.49.3.348
Abstract
- Supernumerary teeth develop from excessive proliferation and development of the dental lamina. Supernumerary teeth can cause several problems, including ectopic eruption, delayed eruption, root resorption of adjacent teeth, and diastema. Supernumerary teeth in infancy are rare and have rarely been reported. Case of a 2-day-old infant with 3 supernumerary teeth is presented here and the patient was followed up for 21 months. The erupted supernumerary tooth in the primary dentition was extracted under moderate sedation at the age of 14 months. Microcomputed tomography analysis of the extracted tooth confirmed microscopic root malformation. After extraction, the midline diastema was reduced and oral hygiene improved. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can prevent complications of supernumerary teeth.
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