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An uncommon trio: Supernumerary tooth with dens invaginatus & fusion with adjacent permanent tooth
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Akshaya Jayakumar Sheela *
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Padippurakkakath Salim Haris
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Nileena Raghavendra Kumar
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Bindu Pekkodath
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Divya Kallanchira Devaraj
Dental anomalies such as supernumerary teeth, dens invaginatus, and tooth fusion are uncommon, and their simultaneous occurrence is extremely rare. This case report describes an 11-year-old female patient who presented with crowding in the maxillary anterior region. Clinical examination revealed a conical supernumerary tooth in close proximity to the right lateral incisor. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) confirmed fusion between the supernumerary tooth and the permanent lateral incisor involving enamel, dentin, and roots, with a noted communication between the pulp spaces. Additionally, CBCT revealed the presence of dens invaginatus within the supernumerary tooth. This unique presentation highlights the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing complex anomalies, ensuring accurate treatment planning, and preventing potential complications.
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How to Cite This Article
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Sheela AJ, Haris PS, Kumar NR, Pekkodath B, Devaraj DK. An uncommon trio: Supernumerary tooth with dens invaginatus & fusion with adjacent permanent tooth [Internet]. IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging. 2025 [cited 2025 Oct 23];11(3):110-112. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmi.96093.1759225362
APA
Sheela, A. J., Haris, P. S., Kumar, N. R., Pekkodath, B., Devaraj, D. K. (2025). An uncommon trio: Supernumerary tooth with dens invaginatus & fusion with adjacent permanent tooth. IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging, 11(3), 110-112. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmi.96093.1759225362
MLA
Sheela, Akshaya Jayakumar, Haris, Padippurakkakath Salim, Kumar, Nileena Raghavendra, Pekkodath, Bindu, Devaraj, Divya Kallanchira. "An uncommon trio: Supernumerary tooth with dens invaginatus & fusion with adjacent permanent tooth." IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging, vol. 11, no. 3, 2025, pp. 110-112. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmi.96093.1759225362
Chicago
Sheela, A. J., Haris, P. S., Kumar, N. R., Pekkodath, B., Devaraj, D. K.. "An uncommon trio: Supernumerary tooth with dens invaginatus & fusion with adjacent permanent tooth." IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging 11, no. 3 (2025): 110-112. https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmi.96093.1759225362