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Delayed eruption of maxillary permanent central incisors due to bilateral tuberculate supernumerary teeth: case report.

Naveen Manuja, Rajni Nagpal, Mousumi Goswami Singh, Seema Chaudhary, BS Suresh

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The purpose of this case report is to discuss the delayed eruption of permanent maxillary central incisors in a 10-year-old boy with retained primary maxillary central incisors. Radiological investigations revealed the presence of impacted bilateral supernumerary teeth and impacted permanent incisors. These supernumerary teeth were surgically removed and were diagnosed as tuberculate type. The patient is on clinical and radiological follow up for spontaneous eruption of the permanent teeth.

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Key concepts: Supernumerary, Maxillary central incisor, Medicine, Dentistry, Permanent teeth, Radiological weapon, Orthodontics, Surgery