Multiple supernumerary teeth causing permanent tooth impaction: A case report

Abstract

Supernumerary teeth are stemmatological anomalies where teeth exist in excess number to the normal dental count. It can develop in any location of the mandible or maxilla and may have a significant impact on the developing dentition. This paper reviews the prevalence, etiology, classification and clinical characteristics of supernumerary teeth. A case report involving delayed eruption of central incisor due to the presence of four supernumerary tooth in that region is being outlined. Importance of careful evaluation of this phenomenon is discussed to avoid severe pathological sequelae such as non-eruption of permanent teeth, cyst or tumor formation.