“Mesiodentes-A Common Supernumerary in a Unique Appearance”: A Case Report and Literature Review
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 10
Abstract
ABSTRACT Mesiodens is the most common form of supernumerary teeth. When mesiodens erupt in multiples, either labial or palatal to permanent central incisor, it presents a rare condition “Mesiodentes”. This case report demonstrates the presence of erupted double mesiodens giving an unaesthetic appearance in a non-syndromic 10-year-old male patient.
Authors and Affiliations
Suma Sogi, Deepika Patidar, Dinesh Chand Patidar, Priyanka Prasad
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