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- Department of ENT, Patil Hospital, India
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Stuti Mathur, Department of ENT, Patil Hospital, India
Received: March 30, 2020; Published:June 12, 2020
DOI: 10.32474/SJO.2020.04.000186
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Abstract
Aims and objectives: To detect super numeracy tooth in nasal cavity.
Introduction: The ectopic dentition present in intranasal area is very rare finding clinically. It is very difficult to make proper
diagnosis of such condition. Teeth is present in ovaries, testes and pre-sacral regions. The presence of teeth in maxillary sinus,
mandibular condyle, chin, nose and orbit in maxillofacial region is also observed.
Case Report: Prospective cross-sectional study was conducted. Anterior microscopy was done; proper detection of
supernumerary tooth was carried out.
Result: A 21-year-old female patient presented with complaints of intermittent right sided epistaxis. She had history of occasional
headache for 6 months. An anterior rhinoscopic examination revealed a hard white-mass which is peripherally surrounded by
granulation tissue that lies in floor of the right-nasal cavity. It’s appearance clinically was of a rhinolith.
Conclusion: Super-numeracy teeth are observed extra to normal complement indentation. They may occur unilaterally or
bilaterally, single or multiple. A variety of complications can occur that may be crowding or cyst formation. There by, identifying
early and also treatment are useful for management.
Keywords: Supernumerary; ectopic; dentition; Epistaxis; Rhinoscopic examination
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