RT  - Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
ID  - 10.17796/jcpd.32.4.38171q75r72vm57t
T1  - Application of Computed Tomography for Supernumerary Teeth Location in Pediatric Dentistry
A1  - Suziane Raupp
A1  - Paulo Floriani Kramer
A1  - Helena Willhelm de Oliveira
A1  - Francinne Miranda da Rosa
A1  - Italo Medeiros Faraco Junior
K1  - computer tomography; supernumerary teeth
YR  - 2008
SP  - 273
AB  - <p>Conventional radiographs provide bi-dimensional images of three-dimensional structures limiting optimal treatment planning. To overcome this deficiency, Computed Tomography (CT) has been used as a diagnostic method in Medicine and Dentistry. CT allows for supernumerary teeth location, the establishment of positional relations with other teeth, and the assessment of surrounding bone thickness; thus, facilitating surgical access and technique choice while reducing the procedure time, of great importance in pediatric dental care. The aim of this study was to present the possibility of applying CT for supernumerary teeth location, through the case report of a five-year-old female patient presenting two supernumerary teeth in the anterior palatal area. In conclusion, CT appears to be an excellent image diagnostic method for locating unerupted supernumerary teeth, providing precise information for planning and performing the surgical approach, while reducing operatory time and post-operatory complications; factors of extreme importance when treating young children.</p>