title: Supernumerary teeth: literature review.
abstract: A review of the literature on supernumerary teeth in general and supernumerary molars in particular was carried out on prevalence, aetiology, complications and the treatment of supernumerary teeth. Additional teeth are relatively common and are usually of simple conical shape (supernumerary teeth) but may resemble teeth of the normal size and shape. The aim of this review is to provide reference material for dental practitioners in Zimbabwe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, University of Zimbabwe, P O Box MP 167, Harare, Zimbabwe. prasada@compcentre.uz.ac.zw
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Chidzonga
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar; D015995:Prevalence; D012737:Sex Factors; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy