Abstract

VALENTE, Nathália de Alencar; SOARES, Bárbara Monteiro; SANTOS, Eduardo José da Costa  and  SILVA, Milena Bortolotto Felippe. The importance of CBCT in supernumerary teeth diagnosis and location. Rev. Bras. Odontol. [online]. 2016, vol.73, n.1, pp. 55-59. ISSN 1984-3747.

Supernumerary teeth are common findings, can be found included in the arcades. Conventional radiographs are used for the diagnosis and allow visualization of dental position and the relationship with surrounding structures. However, these imaging modalities have limitations which could compromise the diagnosis and treatment. The use of three-dimensional image obtained by Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) overcomes many of these disadvantages, making this technique superior than conventional, in cases involving teeth included and / or impacted. The objective of this study is to present a literature review with emphasis on the advantages of CBCT compared to two-dimensional images in diagnosis of hyperdontia.

Keywords : cone beam computed tomography; supernumerary teeth; radiograph..