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Multiple Recurrent Supernumerary Teeth: A Case Report Mariyah Nazir Dental Update 2024 12:1, 707-709.
Authors
MariyahNazir
BDS(Hons), MFDS RCS(Eng), MPhil, MOrth RCS(Ed)
FTTA in Orthodontics, Orthodontic Department, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Manchester, M15 6FH and University Hospital of South Manchester, Wythenshawe, M23 9LT, UK
Supernumerary teeth affect approximately 1–3% of the population, however, recurrent supernumerary teeth are extremely rare (prevalence = 0.0001%) and may be associated with undiagnosed syndromes. The syndromes associated with recurrent supernumerary teeth vary widely and a diagnosis often necessitates involvement of a spectrum of medical disciplines. This case report describes a patient with recurrent supernumerary teeth and a history of sebaceous cysts that indicated the potential presence of Gardner's syndrome. It highlights the importance of multidisciplinary communication and investigation for effective patient management.
CPD/Clinical Relevance: Supernumerary teeth can be a feature of several syndromes. Dental health professionals should be aware of this association and of the signs that indicate that further investigation may be warranted.
Article
Supernumerary teeth are those teeth occurring in excess of the normal series. The prevalence of such teeth has been reported to be as high as 3% in the permanent dentition.1 Most commonly, they present as single units, however, multiple supernumerary teeth account for 8–27% of all cases.2,3,4 They can present in isolation, but systemic or genetic factors may be implicated, for example:
Supernumerary teeth are classified according to location (mesiodens, paramolar, distomolar or parapremolar) or morphology (conical, tuberculate, supplemental or odontome) (Table 1 and Figures 1–4). In contrast to hypodontia, males are affected more commonly than females (ratio – 2:1).8 Other factors associated with supernumerary teeth include:
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