Exploring Supernumerary Teeth Occurrence among the Expat Patients in UAE
Bhavna Chulliparampil Mohan1*, Prathibha Prasad2,3, Naresh Shetty4 and Manal Jamil Mohammad Al Maslamani5
1Private Practitioner, Al Afdal Medical center, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2Assistant Professor, Department of Basic Dental Sciences, Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
3Adjunct Faculty, Dept of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, India
4Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
5Assistant Professor, College of Dentistry, Ajman. University
*Corresponding Author: Bhavna Chulliparampil Mohan, Private Practitioner, Al Afdal Medical center, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Published: April 01, 2024
DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.06.207
Abstract
Supernumerary teeth are defined as additional teeth to normal series of primary and permanent teeth. These additional teeth can occur anywhere in the oral cavity, presenting challenges in diagnosis and treatment [1]. The etiology of supernumerary teeth is thought to be both genetic and environmental factors like hyperactivity of dental lamina, tooth bud dichotomy, trauma, infection etc. [2, 3]. Often in regular dental practice the supernumerary tooth is often missed unless it affects the treatment process. Understanding the rate of incidence, causes, and management of supernumerary teeth helps dental practitioners to provide effective care. This is an attempt to record some cases seen among the expat patients of different nationality in the UAE.
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