The Teeth in the Nasal Cavity

Abstract

Introduction: Ectopic and supernumerary teeth are sparsely reported. Among the various reported sites, nasal cavity affection is even rarer. This results in easy overlook of such cases.  However, it is pertinent to be aware of this entity as it can lead to considerable morbidity which gets relieved only with correct surgery. These patients may get tentatively diagnosed as chronic sinusitis and get wrongly treated with intranasal corticosteroids, systemic antihistaminics and antibiotics. Owing to its rarity and available literature tending to be in the form of case reports and small case series, every such case must be reported so as to create awareness about it and to facilitate a valid statistical analysis.

Case series: We report a case series of 4 cases of supernumerary teeth that were present in proximity of nasal cavity. A review of available literature along with its differential diagnoses is also presented.

Discussion: Supernumerary intranasal teeth are an un-accustomed entity. Despite that, it must be kept in mind whenever a unilateral nasal mass is encountered. It’s clinical and radiological presentation is quite typical and clinches the diagnosis. Removal of ectopic teeth surely has a potential risk of complications which are preventable with precise planning. Understanding about this entity is, therefore, indispensable by the maxillofacial surgeons and otorhinolaryngologists.