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SUPERNUMERARY TOOTH

\sˌuːpənjˈuːməɹəɹi tˈuːθ], \sˌuːpənjˈuːməɹəɹi tˈuːθ], \s_ˌuː_p_ə_n_j_ˈuː_m_ə_ɹ_ə_ɹ_i t_ˈuː_θ]\

Definitions of SUPERNUMERARY TOOTH

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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.

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