Supernumerary Tooth in Nasal Cavity: Report of 1 Case.
- Author:
Gun Soo LEE
1
;
Geon Young LEE
;
Seung Leul HONG
;
Jung Guk SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Sung Ae Hospital, Kwang Myung, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Supernumerary tooth;
Mesiodens
- MeSH:
Bicuspid;
Incisor;
Maxilla;
Molar;
Nasal Cavity*;
Nose;
Tooth;
Tooth, Supernumerary*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1998;41(7):949-951
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Supernumerary tooth, named mesodens, occur between the maxillary central incisors are generally found in pairs, although it is sometimes found singly. An inverted mesiodens may move toward the nasal cavity and erupt in the floor of the nose. Approximately 90% of all supernumerary tooth usually appear in the area of the maxilla, where they disrupt the position and eruption of normal teeth. A supernumerary tooth may closely resemble the teeth of the group to which it belongs, i.e., molars, premolars or anterior teeth.
