Familial occurence of mesiodens--a case report.
Molariform supernumerary teeth in the maxillary central incisor area are uncommon. This article reports the presence of a molariform mesiodens in daughter and a conical mesiodens in father. Detailed investigation into family history of patients with mesiodens is needed. Though the etiology of this dental anomaly remains unclear, genetics as a key factor in the development of supernumerary teeth is highlighted.
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Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Haryana, India.
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000235:genetics*