The possible association between localized juvenile periodontitis and supernumerary teeth.
Supernumerary teeth and localized juvenile periodontitis in the same patient is a very unusual finding. Only 5 cases are reported, 2 of which were identical twins. An additional 2 cases are presented in which localized juvenile periodontitis was associated with multiple supernumerary premolars. These cases are strikingly similar to 3 of the previously reported cases, raising the possibility that this combination of disorders may be more than a chance association.
Odell
E W
EW
Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, UMDS Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
Hughes
F J
FJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D010520:Aggressive Periodontitis / Q000150:complications*; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005671:Fused Teeth / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000150:complications*