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Vertical Supplementary Mesiodens Erupted with Posteroanterior Angulation: Case Report

Journal: Open Access Journal of Dental Sciences (OAJDS) (Vol.6, No. 4)

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Page : 1-4

Keywords : Mesiodens; Dental Anomaly; Radiographic Analysis;

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Abstract

Introduction: Supernumerary teeth are an alteration in the number of teeth and depending on their location in the maxilla, they receive a name: mesiodens if it is close to the midline, paramolar if it is posterior to the third molar. Objective: classify a mesiodens according to its clinical and radiographic location. Clinical case: A clinical case of a 10-year-old child is presented. Reason for consultation: abnormal tooth. Clinical and radiographic examination compatible to supernumerary tooth. We proceed to grant a classification and complete the literature review. Conclusion: The treatment of this dental anomaly will depend on the patient's guardian and its values and beliefs; respecting the national and international parameters of medical ethics.

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