Evaluation of nonsyndromic multiple supernumerary teeth using three-dimensional computerized tomography: a case report and literature review.
OBJECTIVE
The aims of this report are to present a case of nonsyndromic multiple supernumerary teeth and a discussion of the value of three-dimensional computerized tomography (3D CT) for precise radiographic imaging of the anomaly.


BACKGROUND
Multiple supernumerary teeth without any associated syndromes are very rare. Exact radiographic presentations with an associated diagnosis of nonsyndromic multiple supernumerary teeth have not been well published.


METHODS
A young Chinese female patient presented with asymmetrical nonsyndromic multiple supernumerary teeth in the premolar and molar regions of her mouth. A 3D CT was used to evaluate the exact location and orientation of these teeth and to guide the treatment strategy.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of 3D CT for the evaluation of supernumerary teeth proved to be very useful in determining their size, location, and state of development, as well as their impact on adjacent teeth and tissues in a 15-year-old patient.


CONCLUSIONS
The 3D CT is a very useful radiological tool to assess nonsyndromic multiple supernumerary teeth.
Wang
Wen-Mei
WM
School of Stomatology, Nanjing University Medical Centre, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China. wenmei-wang@hotmail.com
Wang
Xiang
X
Wang
Tie-Mei
TM
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*