title: Cone beam computed tomography for diagnosis and treatment planning of supernumerary teeth.
abstract: Conventional radiographic images are frequently used to detect supernumerary teeth. However, recent developments in 3D imaging systems have enabled dentists to better visualize supernumerary teeth, with better contrast and more details. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has improved diagnosis and treatment planning of patients with supernumerary teeth. The decision to use CBCT should be based on the diagnostic information required. This article presents three case reports of patients with supernumerary teeth to demonstrate the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning based on a comprehensive evaluation using CBCT.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Carla Vecchione
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Gurgel
authors.forename: Ana Lidia Soares
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.forename: Tatiana Yurico
authors.initials: TY
authors.lastname: Kobayashi
authors.forename: Daniela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rios
authors.forename: Salete Moura Bonifacio
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Maria Aperecida de Andrade Moreira
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Machado
authors.forename: Thais Marchini
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Oliveira
mesh_terms: D019412:Anatomy, Cross-Sectional; D002648:Child; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007180:Incisor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014096:Tooth, Supernumerary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging