Supernumerary Tooth Extraction with Intranasal Approach: A Case Report

Ectopic teeth can be supernumerary, deciduous, or permanent, and their incidence in the nasal cavity is very low. Although the etiology is not clear, maxillofacial trauma, developmental anomalies, infections, radiation exposure, and many genetic factors are considered potential causes. Although it may present with a variety of clinical findings ranging from difficulty in breathing to nasal deformities, pansinusitis, and oronasal fistula, some patients may be asymptomatic and may be detected incidentally during routine radiographic examinations. Surgical extraction of the tooth may be beneficial to reduce symptoms and prevent possible complications. In this case report, an unusual and rare case of an intranasal ectopic tooth with no clear etiology and its surgical treatment is presented.