[Supernumerary teeth: report of a rare case and review of the literature].
Supernumerary teeth is a well-recognized clinical phenomenon. Multiple supernumerary teeth are commonly associated with variable syndromes. However the multiple supernumerary teeth reported in mandibular and maxilla premolar region of an 14-year-old female patient without any associated systemic condition/syndrome is a rare case. A review of the literature relating to supernumerary teeth is presented including possible presentations, diagnostic features and treatment options.
Chen
Zhi-fang
ZF
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hefei Stomatological Hospital, Hefei 230001, Anhui Province, China. czf-1973@163.com
Wu
Jian-hua
JH
Zhao
Bing
B
Hao
Xin-he
XH
Wu
Jian-ning
JN
D000293:Adolescent; D001641:Bicuspid; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*