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Bilateral dens invaginatus involving impacted supernumerary teeth.

DS Mehta

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Abstract

The occurrence of bilateral dens invaginatus in the supernumerary teeth is rare. In the patient described in this report the supernumerary teeth were palatally impacted. The tip of one tooth had emerged through the palatal mucosa, and this tooth had pulpal and periapical infection. Both were extracted.

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The occurrence of bilateral dens invaginatus in the supernumerary teeth is rare. In the patient described in this report the supernumerary teeth were palatally impacted. The tip of one tooth had emerged through the palatal mucosa, and this tooth had pulpal and periapical infection. Both were extracted.

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The occurrence of bilateral dens invaginatus in the supernumerary teeth is rare. In the patient described in this report the supernumerary teeth were palatally impacted. The tip of one tooth had emerged through the palatal mucosa, and this tooth had pulpal and periapical infection. Both were extracted.

Key concepts: Dens invaginatus, Supernumerary, Dentistry, Medicine, Supernumerary tooth, Orthodontics, Root canal

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