Rare case of gemination and fusion involving supernumerary teeth and second mandibular molar - Case report

• Published in: Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry 2024-02, Vol.16 (2), p.e236-e239
• Main Authors: Palma, Vinícius-Canavarros, Leite, João-Guilherme-Medeiros, Rocha, Letícia-Lopes, Bueno, Mike-Dos Reis, Canavarros, Talita-Nicaretta, Volpato, Luiz-Evaristo-Ricci
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Case Report
• ISSN: 1989-5488; 1989-5488
• DOI: 10.4317/jced.60865

This article presents the rare case of a patient with gemination and fusion involving conical supernumerary teeth and the second mandibular molar, along with its treatment. The 13-year-old girl, without any associated syndromes and currently undergoing orthodontic treatment, was referred for evaluation due to the presence of a supernumerary tooth. Following a clinical examination and analysis of a panoramic radiograph, a cone beam computed tomography was requested for a more detailed assessment of the supernumerary tooth and its relationship with adjacent structures. The sagittal sections revealed the presence of two conical paramolar supernumerary teeth, which were geminated and fused to the mesial root of tooth 47. The suggested treatment was the surgical removal of the supernumerary teeth, which was successfully performed without complications and with good healing. After one-year post-procedure, the formation of periodontal ligament was verified at the site where the supernumerary teeth were extracted. The simultaneous occurrence of gemination of two supernumerary teeth and their fusion to a mandibular molar is extremely rare, and their surgical removal provided the patient with better plaque control in the region and contributed to the progress of orthodontic treatment. Gemination and fusion of supernumerary teeth and second mandibular molar.