Supernumerary tooth: mesiodens
Patient Data
Age: 8
From the case:
Supernumerary tooth: mesiodens
X-ray
Panoramic view
OPG
Radiopaque shadow projected in 1.1 root
From the case:
Supernumerary tooth: mesiodens
CT
Cone beam
Axial non-contrast
Supernumerary tooth in the palatal side of the root tooth 1.1 not associated with root resorption in the 1.1. Pericoronary space normal.
Case Discussion
Supernumerary teeth located in the maxillary midline are also known as mesiodens. It is important to check any root development alteration in the permanent teeth adjacent to the supernumerary tooth.