Dens invaginatus is a rare developmental malformation resulting from an alteration in the normal growth pattern of the dental papilla. Teeth in both maxillary and mandibular arches may be affected, but the permanent maxillary lateral incisors are the most frequently involved teeth. The invagination ranges from slight accentuation of a lingual pit to an anomaly occupying most of the crown and ro...

awareness of hyperdontia pattern/prevalence can be useful in early diagnosis and prevention by general practitioners, pediatric dentists, and orthodontists. since the previous results regarding the pattern of hyperdontia (supernumerary teeth) are controversial, this study aimed to assess this subject among iranian orthodontic patients.all approved panoramic radiographs of 3374 orthodontic patie...