polydontia

/pɒlɪˈdɒntiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which a person has more than the normal complement of teeth, especially supernumerary teeth.

“The patient was diagnosed with polydontia, which caused overcrowding of her teeth.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by the presence of supernumerary teeth in the jaw.

“The orthodontist examined the child’s teeth and found evidence of polydontia.”

Synonyms

  • hyperdontia
  • supernumerary teeth

Antonyms

  • hypodontia