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Orthopantomogram showing the presence of supernumerary teeth behind 18, 48 and 38
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An intraoral examination did not detect any abnormalities with regard to the size or shape of the patient's tooth crowns or the relationship between his dental age and chronological age, but a panoramic radiograph revealed three supernumerary teeth which were situated behind the 18, 48 and 38 (Figure 1).
Peroperative view showing the surgical management of the right mandibular ST
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The patient was educated about the presence of multiple supernumerary teeth and the extraction of the two mandibular supernumerary teeth was indicated before orthodontic treatment (Figure 2).
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Orthopantomogram showing the presence of supernumerary teeth behind 18, 48 and 38
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Orthopantomogram has revealed a presence of 3 supernumerary teeth which were situated behind the 18, 28 and 48 (Figure 3).
Peroperative view showing the surgical management of the right mandibular ST
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Surgical removal of the right mandibular supernumerary tooth was planned with extraction of the 48 (Figure 4) and the others ST will remain under surveillance following the patient decision.