Supernumerary Tooth in Nasal Floor : A Rare Paediatric Case Report

Authors

  • Mridula Goswami Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), MAMC Campus, BSZ Marg, New Delhi 110002, India.
  • Vashi Narula Department of Pediatric and Preventive, Dentistry Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University, Budhera, Gurugram 122505, India.
  • Manisha Manisha Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), MAMC Campus, BSZ Marg, New Delhi 110002, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.v64i303.9689

Keywords:

ectopic eruption;, nasal floor;, paediatric dentistry;, supernumerary tooth.

Abstract

Ectopic eruption of supernumerary tooth into the nasal cavity is a rare phenomenon with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This case report describes the diagnosis and management of an ectopic supernumerary tooth in the nasal floor of a 5-year old female patient. Clinical and radiographic assessment, confirmed the diagnosis, and the tooth was successfully extracted under local anaesthesia with uneventful healing. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive assessment and early intervention in the management of ectopic supernumerary teeth in children.

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Published

2026-10-30

How to Cite

Goswami, M. ., Narula, V. ., & Manisha Manisha. (2026). Supernumerary Tooth in Nasal Floor : A Rare Paediatric Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 64(303). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.v64i303.9689

Issue

Vol. 64 No. 303 (2026): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Case Reports

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