Recurrent mandibular supplemental premolars: a case report with 5 year follow up and review of literature

A 12-year-old girl reported for a routine dental checkup. Radiographic survey disclosed the presence of two developing structures resembling premolars one on either side of the mandible in premolar region, which were of supplemental type and surgical removal of supernumerary premolars facilitated er...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2015-02, Vol.9 (2), p.ZD04-ZD06
Main Authors: Nirmala, S V S G, Chilamakuri, Sandeep, Challa, Ramasubba Reddy, Nuvvula, Sivakumar, Gokhale, Neeraj
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
delayed formation
Dentistry Section
failure of eruption
mandibular supernumeraries
recurrent supplemental premolars
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Summary:A 12-year-old girl reported for a routine dental checkup. Radiographic survey disclosed the presence of two developing structures resembling premolars one on either side of the mandible in premolar region, which were of supplemental type and surgical removal of supernumerary premolars facilitated eruption of the left second premolar. On six months follow-up, there was radiographic evidence of another supernumerary premolar in the left side of mandible that is left in situ, patient is on regular follow-up. This emphasizes the importance of thorough clinical and radiographic examination, early diagnosis and follow-up of the developing dentition in children. The patient has been followed-up from the age of 12 year to 17 year. This paper describes a case of recurrent supplemental supernumerary premolars in the mandible along with review of literature.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2015/10259.5518