Bilaterally impacted supernumerary teeth in the maxilla.
1951
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MeSH Term
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Maxilla
One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides tooth sockets for the superior teeth, forms part of the ORBIT, and contains the MAXILLARY SINUS.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014070
Tooth
One of a set of bone-like structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.
Teeth
D014095
Tooth, Impacted
A tooth that is prevented from erupting by a physical barrier, usually other teeth. Impaction may also result from orientation of the tooth in an other than vertical position in the periodontal structures.
Teeth, Impacted,Impacted Teeth,Impacted Tooth
D014096
Tooth, Supernumerary
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.