Indications for Supernumerary Removal
Removal of the supernumerary tooth is recommended where:
• central incisor eruption has been delayed or inhibited;
• altered eruption or displacement of central incisors is evident;
• there is associated pathology;
• active orthodontic alignment of an incisor in close proximity to the supernumerary is envisaged;
• its presence would compromise secondary alveolar bone grafting in cleft lip and palate patients;
• the tooth is present in bone designated for implant placement;
• spontaneous eruption of the supernumerary has occurred