title: Supernumerary teeth--an overview of classification, diagnosis and management.
abstract: Most supernumerary teeth are located in the anterior maxillary region. They are classified according to their form and location. Their presence may give rise to a variety of clinical problems. Detection of supernumerary teeth is best achieved by thorough clinical and radiographic examination. Their management should form part of a comprehensive treatment plan. This article presents an overview of the clinical problems associated with supernumerary teeth and includes a discussion of the classification, diagnosis and management of this difficult clinical entity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Public and Child Dental Health, Dublin Dental Hospital, Ireland.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Garvey
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Blake
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000145:classification* / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*