title: Late forming supernumeraries in the mandibular premolar region.
abstract: A case is presented in which two supernumerary teeth developed in the mandibular premolar region during orthodontic treatment. Their presence was only detected on a routine post-treatment radiograph. The potential hazards of space closure with such teeth present are considered, although there were no detrimental effects in the case illustrated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Hospital, London.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Breckon
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000473:pathology; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000473:pathology