What Are the Treatment Options for Hyperdontia?
Disease description:
I have an extra tooth on the left side of my mouth, which feels particularly prominent and causes crowding. What are the treatment options for supernumerary teeth?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Treatment options for hyperdontia include tooth extraction and orthodontic therapy. If supernumerary teeth cause crowding or malposition of adjacent teeth—thereby preventing normal teeth from erupting—extraction may be selected to alleviate symptoms. When supernumerary teeth result in significant crowding and irregular alignment, severely affecting occlusion or aesthetics, orthodontic treatment (e.g., braces or other corrective procedures) can be employed to improve these conditions.
