Inverted eruption of supernumerary tooth in the anterior maxilla- report of a rare case

Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Medical Science - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 8

Abstract

Inverted teeth have been reported in both maxilla and mandible and most of them are inverted impacted third molars and premolars. However, very few cases of intraoral inverted tooth eruption have been reported till date. A unique case of inverted supernumerary teeth between the central and lateral incisors in the maxilla is reported here.

Authors and Affiliations

A. R. Lakshman*| Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Century International Institute of Dental Science and Research Centre, Poinachi, Kasaragod – 671541, Kerala, India., Sh. K. Kanneppady| Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Century International Institute of Dental Science and Research Centre, Poinachi, Kasaragod – 671541, Kerala, India., R. L. Castelino| Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Century International Institute of Dental Science and Research Centre, Poinachi, Kasaragod – 671541, Kerala, India., P. Balan| Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, A.B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, India.

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  • EP ID EP1244
  • DOI 10.14196/sjms.v2.i8.762
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A. R. Lakshman*, Sh. K. Kanneppady, R. L. Castelino, P. Balan (2013). Inverted eruption of supernumerary tooth in the anterior maxilla- report of a rare case. Scientific Journal of Medical Science, 2(8), 165-168. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-1244