Brief overview Definition: Hyperdontia stands for an excess of teeth, hypodontia for an undercount of teeth. Treatment: Hyperdontia is treated surgically (in children in general, in adults only in case of discomfort). In hypodontia, bridges, implants, braces or surgery (exposing retained teeth, i.e. teeth held back in the jaw) help. Causes: Hyperdontia is genetically predisposed. … Hyperdontia and hypodontia
Hyperdontia (or hyperodontia) refers to an excess number of teeth, where there are then over 32 teeth in the permanent dentition and over 20 teeth in the primary dentition. What is hyperdontia? Hyperdontia is an excess of teeth that can occur as multiple or double structures, as twin teeth, as fusions or as adhesions. Fusions … Hyperdontia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mesiodentes is a supernumerary tooth between teeth 11 and 21 or 31 and 41. The supernumerary tooth usually prevents the adjacent teeth from erupting or restricts their growth. In most cases, the treatment of a mesiodens is inform surgical removal. What is a mesiodens? Various types of tooth crowding in the human dentition fall into … Mesiodentes: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
