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  • Title: Supernumerary teeth in a Turkish population.
    Author: Esenlik E, Sayin MO, Atilla AO, Ozen T, Altun C, Başak F.
    Journal: Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2009 Dec; 136(6):848-52. PubMed ID: 19962608.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Our aim in this study was to investigate the frequency, distribution, sex differences, and characteristics of supernumerary teeth in a referred Turkish population. METHODS: A total of 2599 patients' panoramic radiographs (1360 girls, 1239 boys) were evaluated, including children in both the mixed and the permanent dentitions. Their mean age was 8.6 +/- 0.23 years. Number, location, classification, side, and impaction of supernumerary teeth were evaluated. Furthermore, the development of these teeth was evaluated. RESULTS: Eighty-four supernumerary teeth were found on 69 radiographs; 9 were deciduous and 75 were permanent teeth. Most supernumerary teeth were in the premaxillary region (67%). Mesiodens (n = 43) was the most frequent supernumerary tooth (51.2%). This was followed by the maxillary lateral incisor (15.5%), the mandibular premolar (14.3%), the maxillary canine (9.5%), the maxillary premolar (6%), the mandibular lateral incisor (2.4%), and the mandibular canine (1.2%). Sixty-two (73.8%) supernumerary teeth were impacted. The male-female ratio was 1.13:1, which was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of supernumerary teeth in Turkish children was 2.7% in this study.
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