Supernumerary tooth in the maxillary sinus: Case report

Nilgün Erkmen, Seval Ölmez, Metin Önerci

Australian Dental Journal · 1998 · 55 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

The ectopic development of teeth has been reported in many locations including the nasal cavity, maxillary sinus and the chin. Ectopic teeth may be permanent, deciduous or supernumerary. A case is presented in which a supernumerary tooth erupted into the maxillary sinus of an 11 year old boy.

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