Original Article

Year : 2019 | Volume : 4 | Issue : 1 | Page : 9-12

Prevalence and Type of Mesiodens among 3–14‐Year‐Old Children in West Bengal: An Institutional Study

Shubhabrata Pal, Sauvik Galui, Raju Biswas, Subrata Saha, Subir Sarkar

Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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Dr. Shubhabrata Pal,

Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Dr. R. Ahmed, Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata ‐ 700 014, West Bengal, India.

E‐mail: spshubho25@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction:

Mesiodens is a supernumerary tooth which is most commonly located in between or palatal to the two maxillary central incisors. It is a developmental anomaly and can be single or multiple in number. The overall prevalence is reported between 0.09% and 2.05%.

Materials and Methods:

This is a longitudinal prospective study which was conducted in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry of Dr. R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital of West Bengal among 6332 children between 3 and 14 years age group. Clinical and radiographic evaluation was done regarding position, morphology, malocclusion, and eruption status.

Results:

About 0.69% of prevalence was noted. Nearly 70.45% were found in mixed dentition, 27.27% were in permanent dentition, and 2.27% were in primary dentition. Regarding shape, 68.18% were conical, 25% were tuberculate, and 6.81% were supplemental. Regarding position, 52.27% mesiodens were found to be present palatal to maxillary dental arch, 38.63% were found on the arch, and 9.09% were found buccal to the maxillary dental arch. Malocclusion was also evaluated. Moreover, a male predominance regarding the occurrence of mesiodens was also noted.

Conclusion:

The present study not only depicts the prevalence of mesiodens among 3–14‐year‐old children in West Bengal but also it aimed to give an insight regarding their form, number, position, and axis of orientation. It also aimed to evaluate the presence of malocclusion due to mesiodens if any so that planning of treatment can be done accordingly and more effectively.

Keywords: Eruption status, harmful dental effects, mesiodens, morphology, pediatric population, prevalence

Financial support and sponsorship

Nil.

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

How to cite this article: Pal S, Galui S, Biswas R, Saha S, Sarkar S. Prevalence and type of mesiodens among 3–14-year-old children in West Bengal: An institutional study. Int J Pedod Rehabil 2019;4:9-12.