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What is the term for having one or more EXTRA (supernumerary) teeth?

  1. Oligodontia
  2. Hypodontia
  3. Anodontia
  4. Hyperdontia
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Correct answer: D. Hyperdontia

HYPERDONTIA = presence of extra supernumerary teeth. Hypodontia = 1-5 missing; Oligodontia = >6 missing; Anodontia = complete absence. Mesiodens = supernumerary between centrals; distomolars = distal to molars.

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