An extra tooth, erupted or unerupted, resembling or unlike the other teeth in the group to which it belongs. Its presence may cause malposition of adjacent teeth or prevent their eruption.
Entry Term(s)
Molar, Fourth
Teeth, Supernumerary
Public MeSH Note
65
Online Note
use TOOTH, SUPERNUMERARY to search MOLAR, FOURTH 1966-78
History Note
65; MOLAR, FOURTH was see under TOOTH, SUPERNUMERARY 1965-78
An extra tooth, erupted or unerupted, resembling or unlike the other teeth in the group to which it belongs. Its presence may cause malposition of adjacent teeth or prevent their eruption.
