Supernumerary teeth: review of the literature and a survey of 152 cases

A review of the literature relating to supernumerary teeth is presented along with a survey of 152 cases.

The study population consisted of 152 children who visited the department of Paediatric Dentistry at the Jordan University Hospital. Patients ranged in age from 5 to 15 years. Supernumeraries were detected by clinical examination and radiographs.