Multiple supernumerary teeth and odontoma in the maxilla: A case report

Autor: P B Sood, Brinda Patil, Suhas Godhi, Devi Charan Shetty
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, Vol 1, Iss 1, Pp 45-46 (2010)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0976-237X
0976-2361
DOI: 10.4103/0976-237X.62528
Popis: Most supernumerary impacted teeth are located in the anterior maxillary region. They are classified according to their form and location. Their presence may give rise to a variety of clinical problems. The detection of supernumerary teeth is best achieved by thorough clinical and radiographic examination. Their management should form part of a comprehensive treatment plan. This article presents an overview of the diagnostic problems associated with multiple supernumerary impacted teeth and includes a discussion of the classification, diagnosis, and management of this difficult clinical entity.
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