title: Mandibular supernumerary premolars: orthodontic and surgical considerations.
abstract: The presence of mandibular supernumerary premolars in two patients is reported. These teeth were discovered from panoramic oral radiographs during routine orthodontic assessment. The specific location of these teeth has a strong implication in the management of these cases. In the two cases reported, surgical removal is required prior to orthodontic treatment. A discussion is also made for the identification, location and surgical removal of these supernumerary teeth.
authors.affiliation: Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Yeung
authors.forename: Y W
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*