Malaysian engineer Prathab Muniandy has been recognized by Guinness World Records for the most teeth in a man’s mouth, with 42. That is ten more than the usual adult count of 32.
The 33-year-old father, who works in the oil and gas industry, first noticed something unusual during a 2021 family gathering. He counted 38 teeth. An X-ray later revealed four more that had not yet erupted. By early 2023, all 42 had emerged. A dentist confirmed the count and noted that two additional teeth appeared to be preparing to erupt.
No problems
Muniandy has not experienced problems, and most people do not notice his condition unless he points it out. The extra teeth grew in without complications, according to Kosmo. He works in a demanding sector that often requires travel and close team coordination. He said the condition has not interfered with daily life or professional responsibilities. He also said he felt proud to achieve a world record and relieved the process did not bring complications that might have required intervention or caused discomfort.
Medical evaluation was central to documenting the record. After his initial count of 38 in 2021, the X-ray identified four unerupted teeth. By early 2023, those teeth had come in, establishing the 42-tooth total later verified by a dental examination. The lack of symptoms is noteworthy given that supernumerary teeth can sometimes cause crowding, misalignment, or other dental issues. While Muniandy now holds the men’s mark, the women’s record for the most teeth is held by Kalpani Balan of India, who has 38.
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