Impacted supernumerary tooth. Presentation of 2 cases

Authors

  • Manuel de Jesús Díaz Hernández
  • Jorge Enrique Aragón Abreu
  • Delvis Manuel Díaz Martí

Abstract

Introduction: supernumerary teeth or hyperdontia is characterized by the presence of an increased number of teeth. The occurrence can be unique or multiple, unilateral or bilateral, erupted or impacted.

Presentation of cases: the objective of this work is presenting two studied clinical cases submitted to surgical treatment.

Discussion: the early diagnosis of a supernumerary tooth is very important to be able to apply preventive measures or suitable correctives as soon as possible.

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Author Biographies

Manuel de Jesús Díaz Hernández

Especialista de 2do Grado en Cirugía Maxilofacial. Máster en Urgencias Estomatológicas. Profesor Asistente. Hospital Universitario “Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola”. Ciego de Ávila, Cuba

Jorge Enrique Aragón Abreu

Especialista de 1er Grado en Cirugía Maxilofacial. Máster en Urgencias Estomatológicas. Profesor Asistente. Hospital Universitario “Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola”. Ciego de Ávila, Cuba

Delvis Manuel Díaz Martí

Residente de 2do Año en Estomatología General Integral. Clínica Estomatológica Docente. Ciego de Ávila, Cuba

Published

2015-06-01

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Díaz Hernández M de J, Aragón Abreu JE, Díaz Martí DM. Impacted supernumerary tooth. Presentation of 2 cases. Mediciego [Internet]. 2015 Jun. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 1];21(2). Available from: https://revmediciego.sld.cu/index.php/mediciego/article/view/400

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