Radiographic diagnosis of supernumerary teeth: report of six unusual cases.
The purpose of this report was to describe the radiographic findings of 6 uncommon situations of supernumerary teeth in a Brazilian pediatric dentistry and orthodontic clinic. Six cases of supernumerary teeth were diagnosed in association with other dental anomalies such as number, position, and form. The supernumeraries were asymptomatic and were detected through routine radiographic examination. The importance of routine radiographic examination is emphasized for the correct diagnosis of supernumerary teeth, and avoidance of associated complications.
Oliveira
Luciana Metelli
LM
Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Primo
Laura Guimarães
LG
Barcelos
Roberta
R
Portela
Maristela Barbosa
MB
Bastos
Eliana Pinheiro dos Santos
EP
D000848:Anodontia / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005671:Fused Teeth / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000002:abnormalities; D008297:Male; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology