title: Supernumerary teeth: review of literature and decision support system.
abstract: Supernumerary teeth are those which are additional or in excess of the normal number. They can be either single or multiple, unilateral or bilateral and can be present anywhere in the dental arch with predilection for the premaxilla. Supernumerary teeth are mostly classified on position and form. Timing of surgical intervention of supernumerary teeth has been controversial with various authors having different opinions. Hence a new decision support system is put forward which can help in the treatment planning of supernumerary teeth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Maduravoyal, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: Deepti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Amarlal
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Muthu
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000601:surgery*