27/04/2026
CASE: SURGICAL REMOVAL OF SUPERNUMERARY TEETH PRIOR TO ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Extra teeth (oftentimes impacted) are needed to be removed prior to orthodontic treatment. This is to alleviate crowding, potential infection and prevent root damage of teeth during movement.
This is a case of removal of impacted supernumerary teeth along the patients upper midline. The patients bite is also moved forward. This results in closure of gaps, better side profile and more esthetic smile.