Autor: |
Wael M Talaat, Haif A. AlQahtani |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2020 |
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Zdroj: |
Hamdan Medical Journal, Vol 13, Iss 3, Pp 172-175 (2020) |
ISSN: |
2227-2437 |
Popis: |
Supernumerary teeth or hyperdontia are defined as any tooth or odontogenic structure developed in addition to the number found in a normal dentition. The literature describes the etiology of supernumerary teeth as multifactorial including both environmental and genetic factors. Early diagnosis is crucial to avoid the risk of complications, especially when combined with an earlier removal if needed. The supernumerary canine is an extremely rare finding especially when found as unilateral This case report presents a 42-year-old male patient, non-syndromic with the unique feature of unilateral supernumerary canine. |
Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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