Association of supernumerary teeth and familial adenomatous polyposis: a case report

From Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2008 | Pages 27-29

Authors

Prem C Nair

BDS, FDS RCS(Eng)

Specialist Registrar in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ

Articles by Prem C Nair

Anup J Karki

BDS, MFDS RCS(Ed)

Clinical Teacher in Dentistry, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6FH

Articles by Anup J Karki

Rowena J Rimes

BDS, MSc(Orth), FDS RCS(Eng), DOrth RCS(Eng), MOrth RCS(Eng)

Consultant in Orthodontics, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ, UK

Articles by Rowena J Rimes

Abstract

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal, dominant disorder caused by mutation of a particular gene, adenomatous polyposis coli (APC). This paper reports a case of a patient with FAP who presented with recurrent formation of supernumerary teeth in the mandibular premolar region. Although dental anomalies are associated with FAP, multiple and recurring supernumerary teeth is a rare presentation.

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