Supernumerary Teeth — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Mesiodens (midline maxillary)
The mesiodens is the most common supernumerary tooth, occurring in the midline maxillary region between or palatal to the central incisors. It occurs in approximately 1-3% of the population, with a male predilection of approximately 2:1. It may be conical, tuberculate, or supplemental in morphology. It can cause delayed eruption, rotation, or displacement of the permanent central incisors and may require surgical removal.
Reference: Neville – Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 4th ed., 2016