Multiple supernumerary teeth in the central incisor region are an uncommon occurrence; the most frequently occurring type of supernumerary teeth are mesiodens. A 10-year-old male had reported to Sharad Pawar Dental College with the chief complaint of extra teeth. An intraoral examination revealed the presence of two labially placed incisors and two palatally placed incisors at a transitional phase of dentition. During a radiographic examination, the maxillary occlusal view revealed four incisors with similar morphology. Extraction of the palatally placed incisor was done under local anaesthesia which was followed by alignment of the anterior teeth and closure of space. Supernumeraries that have erupted should always be removed, unless the teeth next to them are absent, in which case they should be left in place. After alignment, closure of spaces was done since the permanent canines had not yet erupted; it was decided against trying to completely close any gaps between the teeth.

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