The presence of a supernumerary tooth, particularly when seen in young children, is associated with a disturbance of the maxillary incisor … See more

There is evidence of hereditary factors along with some evidence of environmental factors leading to this condition. While a … See more

Although these teeth are usually asymptomatic and pose no threat to the individual, they are often extracted for aesthetic reasons, to … See more

The actor Gaten Matarazzo had hyperdontia but underwent surgery to remove his extraneous teeth.
David DeVore Jr. gained … See more

Supernumerary teeth may be detected by taking two different dental X-rays at different angles. Examples of this may be an intra-oral X-ray … See more

It is evident that hyperdontia is more common in the permanent dentition than in the primary. There is a considerable difference between … See more

Timarchos (either son or father of Nicocles of Paphos) is said to have had "a double row of cheek-teeth."
The daughter of Mithridates VI, Drypetina, is said to have a … See more