Mesiodens in Indian Children: a Report of Two Cases and Review

Paediatric dentistry in the current scenario is not only about teeth and gums that are visible in child's mouth, but also those structures that are hidden, difficult to identify, and often remain undiagnosed. Dentists can come across various anomalies pertaining to the crown structure during clinical practice. Supernumerary tooth is one such anomaly that is additional to the normal series and can be found in almost any region of the dental arch. They may be single, multiple, unilateral or bilateral erupted or un-erupted and in one or both jaws. Mesiodens is the most common type of supernumerary tooth found in the premaxilla between two central incisors. Here is a review of literature relating to mesiodens presented along with two case reports to illustrate some possible presentations, diagnostic features, and treatment options.