Most supernumerary teeth are located in the anterior maxillary region. They are classified according to their form and location. Their presence may give rise to a variety of clinical problems. Detection of supernumerary teeth is best achieved by thorough clinical and radiographic examination. Their management should form part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Early diagnosis and appropriate management can minimize the potential complications caused by supernumerary tooth. Whatever the etiology is, it is the duty of the practitioner to rec- ognize the signs suggesting the presence of supernumerary tooth. Extraction in mixed dentition helps spontaneous alignment of the adjacent tooth. Orthodontic intervention in time is immensely beneficial to patients from esthetic and functional point of view
Objectives
Understand the etiology of supernumeraries
Tuberculated type and its relation to impacted teeth
Supplemental lateral incisor and its problems
Diagnostic tricks of SN