A new supernumerary tooth occurring in the same region during follow-up after supernumerary tooth extraction: A case report. Issue 1 (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Akitomo, Tatsuya; Asao, Yuria; Mitsuhata, Chieko; Kozai, Katsuyuki
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dental journal. Volume 31:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 100
• Page End: 107
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Supernumerary tooth -- Extraction -- Childhood; CBCT cone-beam computed tomography -- ST supernumerary tooth; Pedodontics -- Periodicals; Pediatric Dentistry -- Abstracts; Pediatric Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.645005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2020.10.001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0917-2394

Abstract

Abstract: A supernumerary tooth (ST) is often detected in the childhood and a surgical approach is usually indicated for its management. Some cases may require orthodontic treatment after extraction; hence, a long-term follow-up is important. A 4-year-and-11-month-old Japanese boy was referred to our hospital for dental caries treatment. A radiographic examination at 5 years and 5 months revealed an ST near the maxillary left primary central incisor, which was later extracted. One year and 6 months after extraction, a metachronous new ST in the same region was detected. We highlight the importance of a regular radiographic examination after ST extraction.