HOSA Dental Terminology Practice

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In dental terminology, what does hyperdontia indicate?

Implants
Excess teeth
Lack of teeth
Sensitivity of teeth

The correct answer is: Excess teeth

Hyperdontia refers to a condition characterized by the presence of extra teeth beyond the normal number of teeth in an individual's mouth. This condition can manifest as additional teeth that can vary in type, including supernumerary teeth, which may erupt in various locations, such as in between existing teeth or in atypical areas. Understanding hyperdontia is essential in dentistry as it can lead to complications such as crowding, misalignment, or impaction of other teeth, prompting the need for appropriate treatment or intervention. The other terms provide different dental conditions: implants relate to dental prosthetics used to replace missing teeth, lack of teeth refers to tooth agenesis or anodontia, and sensitivity of teeth typically pertains to dentin hypersensitivity, which is unrelated to the number of teeth present.