Research Article

Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep

Volume: 9 Number: 1 January 5, 2026
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Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep

Abstract

Aims: Dental number anomalies (hypodontia and hyperdontia) are among the most common developmental disorders encountered during the tooth development process in humans. It is known that specific teeth or regions are more frequently affected in different ethnic groups. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of congenital dental number anomalies including both missing and supernumerary teeth-excluding third molars, in children living in the province of Gaziantep University. Methods: This study examined the panoramic radiographs of 4140 children aged 8 to 15 who were admitted to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Gaziantep University Faculty of Dentistry. Patients with tooth extraction, cleft lip and palate, and systemic diseases were excluded from the study. The cases were investigated regarding gender, age, number, and location of missing teeth. Results: The prevalence of hypodontia was 5.58%, with a total of 414 congenitally missing teeth detected. No statistically significant differences were found across age groups or between sexes (p>0.05). The most frequently missing tooth was the mandibular second premolar, followed by teeth 45, 25, 15, and 22. One or two missing teeth were the most common findings among patients. The mandible exhibited a greater number of missing teeth compared with the maxilla.Hyperdontia was observed in 1.67% of the patients, with a total of 77 supernumerary teeth identified. A statistically significant sex related difference was found (p<0.05), with males (2.15%) more frequently affected than females (1.19%). Most supernumerary teeth were located in the maxilla (88.3%), predominantly in the mesiodens area of the anterior maxillary region. Most affected patients had a single supernumerary tooth, while two or more were rarely encountered. Conclusion: Hypodontia and hyperdontia are important anomalies that may complicate treatment planning in pediatric dentistry. Early radiographic detection facilitates timely diagnosis and management, preventing more complex interventions. The findings of this study provide representative data for Turkiye pediatric patients and emphasize the importance of population based epidemiological research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paedodontics, Dental Public Health, Epidemiology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 5, 2026

Submission Date

October 16, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 17, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 1

APA
Güner, Z., Yücetürk, B., Muttepe, S. N., & Uçar Gündoğar, Z. (2026). Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, 9(1), 52-59. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1804783
AMA
1.Güner Z, Yücetürk B, Muttepe SN, Uçar Gündoğar Z. Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026;9(1):52-59. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1804783
Chicago
Güner, Zehra, Büşra Yücetürk, Saadet Nilsu Muttepe, and Zübeyde Uçar Gündoğar. 2026. “Prevalence of Dental Number Anomalies in 4140 Cases: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Gaziantep”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9 (1): 52-59. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1804783.
EndNote
Güner Z, Yücetürk B, Muttepe SN, Uçar Gündoğar Z (January 1, 2026) Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9 1 52–59.
IEEE
[1]Z. Güner, B. Yücetürk, S. N. Muttepe, and Z. Uçar Gündoğar, “Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep”, J Health Sci Med / JHSM, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 52–59, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.32322/jhsm.1804783.
ISNAD
Güner, Zehra - Yücetürk, Büşra - Muttepe, Saadet Nilsu - Uçar Gündoğar, Zübeyde. “Prevalence of Dental Number Anomalies in 4140 Cases: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Gaziantep”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9/1 (January 1, 2026): 52-59. https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1804783.
JAMA
1.Güner Z, Yücetürk B, Muttepe SN, Uçar Gündoğar Z. Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026;9:52–59.
MLA
Güner, Zehra, et al. “Prevalence of Dental Number Anomalies in 4140 Cases: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Gaziantep”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, vol. 9, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 52-59, doi:10.32322/jhsm.1804783.
Vancouver
1.Zehra Güner, Büşra Yücetürk, Saadet Nilsu Muttepe, Zübeyde Uçar Gündoğar. Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026 Jan. 1;9(1):52-9. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1804783

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