Mesiodens
Mesiodens
A Case Series
Adhikari S, Rimal J, Maharjan IK, Regmee P, Luitel A, Sharma D
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, College of Dental Surgery, BPKIHS
INTRODUCTION
• Supernumerary tooth is an anomaly of dental eruption that is not
rare to find in the clinical practice
• Mesiodens are the most common supernumerary teeth
(Prevalence: 0.15% to 1.9%)
• The mesiodens is found in the region of the maxillary central
incisors and it can be the cause of many complications. Fig 4: Tuberculate Mesiodens
• It may present in various morphological forms
• Supplimental: Resembling normal anterior tooth
• Conical
• Tuberculate
• Mesiodens can cause delayed or ectopic eruption of the permanent
incisors, which can further alter occlusion and appearance.
• It is therefore important for the clinician to diagnose a mesiodens
early in development to allow for optimal treatment. Fig 5 Supplimenta Mesiodens
CASE DESCRIPTION
KEY WORDS
Mesiodens, Morphology, Supernumerary tooth
Fig 2: Paired Mesiodens Fig 3: Inverted Mesiodens Reference: 1. Tyrologou S, Koch G, Kurol J. Location, complications and treatment
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Correspondence: Dr. Sagar Adhikari, Junior Resident, Department of 2. Mukhopadhyay S. Mesiodens: a clinical and radiographic study in children. Journal
Oral Medicine and Radiology, BPKIHS, Dharan of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2011 Jan 1;29(1):34.