Images in Medicine Representing the Management of Mesiodens in Different Dentitions

Abstract

Mesiodens are the most common type of supernumerary teeth, typically located between the two maxillary central incisors [1]. Hereby, three cases of mesiodens in primary, mixed and permanent dentition are presented, along with a discussion of how the complexity of treatment varies according to the stage of dentition.

Keywords

• dentition
• diastema
• malocclusion
• supernumerary
• tooth