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A member asked:
I have 6 wisdom teeth does this mean i have gardners syndrome? can i have extra wisdom teeth for no reason?
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Gardeners syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant syndrome that is inherited. Around 30-75 % patients present with dental anomalies including delays in tooth eruption, dentigerous cysts, odontomas, root fusion, hypercementosis , and supernumerary teeth, that's why you have 6 wisdom teeth. Also many polyps form in GI tract.
Answered 4/6/2023
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Having extra wisdom teeth, while uncommon is not rare, and does not indicate the presence of Gardners Syndrome. You would need to be genetically tested to discover if you carry the gene. Check your family history and ask you local doctor before taking costly tests
Answered 5/1/2023
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