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This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of supernumerary teeth in a sample of children and adolescents from the island of Lesvos, Greece. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using panoramic radiographs from 621 Caucasian children aged 9\u201316 years who attended orthodontic or general\/pediatric dental clinics in Mytilini, Lesvos island, Greece. Radiographs were examined for the presence, number, type, and location of supernumerary teeth. The analysis included data to explore gender and arch distribution. Results: Supernumerary teeth were identified in 15 individuals, corresponding to a prevalence of 2.4%. A slightly higher occurrence was observed in males (1.4%) than in females (1%). The majority of supernumerary teeth were situated in the maxillary arch (1.9%). Mesiodens represented the most frequently observed type, followed by supernumerary lateral incisors, paramolars, and a single supernumerary central incisor. Conclusions: The prevalence of supernumerary teeth in this population is consistent with reported findings. Mesiodens was the most frequently observed type, with a predominance in the maxillary arch. 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