Clinical variations of double mesiodens: a review and case report

Judy Villavicencio, Jesús Hernández, Sebastian Medina Cardenas

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Abstract

Supernumerary teeth are dental anomalies of number that, due to their prevalence, raise concerns among dentists, parents, and patients. They can occur isolated or associated with a syndrome and can lead to complications in eruption, occlusion, and patients′ appearance. Mesiodens are the most common type of supernumerary teeth and usually occur in the midline of the maxilla, between the two central incisors. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of supernumerary teeth is important to prevent complications in permanent dentition. This article discusses the clinical variations of mesiodens and reports three cases of fully-erupted double mesiodens.
Translated title of the contributionVARIACIONES CLÍNICAS DE LOS MESODIENTES DOBLES: REVISIÓN Y REPORTE DE CASOS
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)216-227
Number of pages12
JournalRevista Facultad de Odontologia Universidad de Antioquia
Volume27
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • prognosis
  • tooth loss
  • decision-making
  • abutment teeth

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