Supernumerary tooth in the nasal cavity.

Abstract

Intranasal ectopic dentition is a rare clinical entity. The presence of teeth has been reported in ovaries, testes, anterior mediastinum and presacral regions. In the maxillofacial region, teeth have been found in maxillary sinus, mandibular condyle, coronoid process, chin, nose and even orbit. A 21-year-old female patient presented with complaints of intermittent right-sided epistaxis and a history of occasional headache for 6 months. An anterior rhinoscopic examination revealed a hard white mass surrounded by granulation tissue lying in the floor of the right nasal cavity. The clinical appearance was that of a rhinolith. Supernumerary teeth are extra to normal complement in dentition. They may occur unilaterally or bilaterally, single or multiple. A variety of complications can occur ranging from crowding to cyst formation. Hence, early identification and treatment are essential for management.

• Authors: Stuti Mathur, Bhavika Verma, Yogesh Dabholkar, Akansha Saberwal
• Journal: Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP (J Oral Maxillofac Pathol) 2021 May-Aug Vol. 25 Issue 2 Pg. 373-374 ISSN: 0973-029X [Print] India
• PMID: 34703145 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright: © 2021 Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.