Supernumerary teeth refer to teeth that occur outside the normal dentition, also called extra teeth. Supernumerary teeth can erupt in the oral cavity or be embedded in the bone. Regardless of whether they erupt or not, they may affect the development of surrounding tissues and no

In the Department of Stomatology of Henan Children's Hospital

parents often report

Are their children's front teeth pointed? Why doesn't

look like Dabanya?

It is the age for teeth replacement

After the central incisor was replaced

Parents always felt that

Lin Lin's The gap between the teeth was too large and the incisors were tilted

During the summer vacation, he took his children to the children's hospital for treatment

The diagnosis was confirmed after examination

Lin Lin has an "obstruction tooth" ( supernumerary tooth )

which seriously affects the arrangement of permanent teeth

What are supernumerary teeth

Supernumerary teeth refer to teeth that occur outside the normal dentition, also known as extra teeth , supernumerary teeth can erupt in the oral cavity or be embedded in the bone. Regardless of whether they erupt, they may have an adverse effect on surrounding tissues and the development and eruption of normal permanent teeth, leading to delayed eruption, impaction, and tooth root curvature of permanent teeth. , abnormal eruption direction and position, malocclusion and deformity eruption, etc.

Supernumerary teeth often occur in the period of childhood dentition, which is the period when permanent teeth gradually replace deciduous teeth. The number is abnormal, ranging from 1 to multiple, with 1-2 being the most common.

Supernumerary teeth are mainly characterized by the eruption of teeth with abnormal shapes, which can appear as tapered or bud-shaped abnormal crowns; but they may also resemble normal teeth in the dentition and are difficult to detect.

Abnormal supernumerary teeth can be seen erupting in any part of the dental arch. The most common areas are maxillary anterior teeth, mandibular premolars and maxillary molars distal. Among them, maxillary central incisors It is the most common place for supernumerary teeth to occur.

As parents’ awareness of oral health improves and diagnosis and treatment methods increase, more and more children are discovering supernumerary teeth during oral examination or treatment.

The treatment method for supernumerary teeth that have erupted is relatively simple

Can be extracted directly

The supernumerary teeth that have not erupted

need to be discovered through curved tomographic films

Deeper ones require CT examination

The traditional tooth extraction scene is more intense

Immerse yourself in The child who was afraid of tooth extraction

was restrained by several parents who joined forces to control him.

cried heartbreakingly.

could only use his mind to twist his body.

struggled desperately.

His nose and tears were flying...

The scene was so tragic.

It was unbearable. See!

In Children's Hospital, there is another option - Comfortable oral treatment for children!

Through the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine

the anesthesiologist gave a comprehensive evaluation

and gave personalized sedative drugs

The crying child fell asleep after the operation. Everything was carried out in the child's "sleep"...

In peace and tranquility

Doctors focus more on treatment

Children are no longer in pain and fear

Parents feel at peace

Children can "skip" the entire painful process of dental treatment

Just sleep on it

You can regain a pair of good teeth

Warm reminder : It is important to take your children to the hospital regularly for oral check-ups! When parents find that their children’s teeth are slow to grow, especially the front incisors, and that the gaps between the front incisors are too large or the teeth are misaligned, they must go to the hospital for a check-up to eliminate supernumerary teeth in time.