Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
1998 Jul;41(7):949-951.
Supernumerary Tooth in Nasal Cavity: Report of 1 Case
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Otolaryngology, Sung Ae Hospital, Kwang Myung, Korea.
- 2Department of Otolaryngology, Sung Ae Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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.
