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Enostosis Mimicking a Supernumerary Tooth- A Case Report

Srikrishna Vempaty*

An incidental finding of radiopaque shadow on extraoral orthopantomogram in mandible interpreted as a supernumerary tooth and referred for extraction. Cone beam computer tomography scan confirmed it to be a benign focus of mature compact bone which is diagnosed as enostosis. Three dimensional imaging in this case proved to be vital to reach diagnosis. The diagnosis of enostosis and its implications to orthodontic movement is a subject of interest. We advised to orthodontist to reconsider his plan and make changes.