Supernumerary Tooth: A Common Odontostomatologic Anomaly Of Number Of Teeth

Muhammad Shahrukh Khan Sadiq
Daud Mirza
Issue Details
Journal ID 1
Volume 8
Number 1
Year 2018
Issue Date 2021-11-29 07:15:17
DOI 10.51985/JBUMDC2018011
Copyright Holder Muhammad Shahrukh Khan Sadiq; Daud Mirza
Copyright Year 2018
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Abstract:
INTRODUCTION:
Supernumerary tooth (ST) is a developmental disturbance of number of teeth characterized by teeth present in excess
of normal dental formula of deciduous or permanent dentition.1,2,3,4 It may occur in either dental arch, maxillary or
mandibular.5 Literature has shown marked predilection in maxilla over mandible.6,7 The first documented report of
supernumerary teeth has been revealed in human fossils that are approximately 11,000 years old.8

Published: 2018-03-05

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