Supernumerary tooth in the maxillary sinus: Case report

The ectopic development of teeth has been reported in many locations including the nasal cavity, maxillary sinus and the chin. Ectopic teeth may be permanent, deciduous or supernumerary. A case is presented in which a supernumerary tooth erupted into the maxillary sinus of an 11 year old boy.

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Published in:Australian dental journal 1998-12, Vol.43 (6), p.385-386
Main Authors: Erkmen, Nilgün, Ölmez, Seval, Önerci, Metin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
case report
Child
Dentistry
Ectopic eruption
Facial Pain - etiology
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
maxillary sinus
Maxillary Sinus - diagnostic imaging
Radiography, Panoramic
Rhinitis - etiology
supernumerary tooth
Tooth Eruption, Ectopic - diagnostic imaging
Tooth, Supernumerary - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:The ectopic development of teeth has been reported in many locations including the nasal cavity, maxillary sinus and the chin. Ectopic teeth may be permanent, deciduous or supernumerary. A case is presented in which a supernumerary tooth erupted into the maxillary sinus of an 11 year old boy.
ISSN:0045-0421
1834-7819
DOI:10.1111/j.1834-7819.1998.tb00196.x