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Is it okay to erupt a tooth in three missing teeth space?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

When I was a kid, three of my teeth fell off. One was a twin tooth where two small teeth stick together, and the other teeth as normal. Since three teeth were missing, three teeth are expected to grow. But only one has grown, yet my gums have no space at all. I am 16 years now, and I have two missing teeth. Is this case possible?

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, cosmetic procedures, and minor oral surgeries. He is skilled in smile designing, dental implants, and preventive dental care for patients of all age groups. Dr. Chattopadhyay is committed to providing precise, pain-free, and patient-focused care, ensuring optimal oral health, functional restoration, and confident smiles through personalized treatment plans.    

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Hello,

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Kindly upload an image of the tooth you are talking about.

It is diagnostically relevant, and I will let you know the necessary actions and management to resolve the issue. It is possible, and I would explain how.

The human body is a mystery where unexpected things do happen. In your case, in place of three missing teeth, one already grew. You are expecting the other two, which will be clear to me once I see the image of the area. Upon tooth development, the tooth follicle of both the tooth joined, resulting in a twin tooth (gemination). So, you can see only a twin tooth in the end, and please do not expect a new tooth to erupt. The technical term is gemination.

I will be sure once I see the image and let you know the necessary management needed to resolve it and have a picture-perfect smile.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At August 21, 2020
Reviewed At July 1, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, cosmetic procedures, and minor oral surgeries. He is skilled in smile designing, dental implants, and preventive dental care for patients of all age groups. Dr. Chattopadhyay is committed to providing precise, pain-free, and patient-focused care, ensuring optimal oral health, functional restoration, and confident smiles through personalized treatment plans.    

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay is a Dental Surgeon with expertise in restorative dentistry, root canal treatment, cosmetic procedures, and minor oral surgeries. He is skilled in smile designing, dental implants, and preventive dental care for patients of all age groups. Dr. Chattopadhyay is committed to providing precise, pain-free, and patient-focused care, ensuring optimal oral health, functional restoration, and confident smiles through personalized treatment plans.    

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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