Title : Supernumerary tooth in the nose
Abstract:
Ectopic teeth can be supernumerary, deciduous or permanent, and can occur in a wide variety of locations outside of the cavity of the mouth.[1-3] While supernumerary teeth are rare, supernumerary intranasal teeth are rarer.[1-5] it is not clear what causes the eruption of teeth intranasally; however, trauma, infection, radiation, and developmental defects may be significant factors in their etiology.[1-8] We report the cases of a 26-52 year-old who presented in the otorhinolaryngology department with complaints of rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, snoring, pain in the forehead, and bad odor that did not improve with conservative treatment. They had a history of extraction of a supernumerary tooth located in the hard palate. During the endoscopic examination, a second tooth-like body was found in the right nasal cavity, which was later surgically removed with endoscopic guidance. Surgical extraction of the tooth may be beneficial for reducing symptoms and preventing potential complications.[1-12] In this presentation, we present a cases of an intranasal ectopic tooth removed with endoscopic guidance.
