Hyperdontia

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A supernumerary tooth may closely resemble the teeth of the group to which it belongs, i.e molars, premolars, or anterior teeth, or it may bear little resemblance in size or shape to the teeth which it is associated. It has been suggested that supernumerary teeth develop from a third tooth bud arising from the dental lamina near the permanent tooth bud, or possibly from the splitting of the permanent tooth bud itself. In some cases there appears to be a hereditary tendency for the development of supernumerary teeth. A supernumerary tooth is an additional entity to the normal series and is seen in all quadrants of jaw. Incidence of these teeth is not uncommon.

        

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These canine-like ectopic teeth behind the central maxillary incisors were noted during a routine physical exam.
These canine-like supernumerary teeth behind the central maxillary incisors were noted during a routine physical exam. Hyperdontia is more common in boys than girls and most common in the maxilla. They may also occur in the gingiva, maxillary tuberosity, soft palate, maxillary sinus, sphenomaxillary fissure, nasal cavity, and between the orbit and the brain.

        

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