Hunain26 days ago

What causes hyperdontia?

Experts aren’t exactly sure what causes hyperdontia, but they’ve identified several factors that can contribute to the condition, including: Genetics. Overactive dental lamina (the cells responsible for tooth development). Atavism — when an ancestral genetic trait reappears. (For example, it’s possible that our ancestors needed extra teeth to grind up raw nuts and plants in their primitive diet.) Certain health conditions.