Author/Authors :
BAĞLAR, Serdar Balgat Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Evaluation of Supernumerary Teeth with Computerized Tomography: A Case Report
Abstract :
Supernumerary teeth are the excessive existing teeth in dental arch. Most of these supernumerary teeth are located in the anterior maxillary region. They may occur single or multiple, unilateral or bilateral, erupted or impacted, and in one or both jaws. Radiographs play an important role in assessment of both the location and the typing of supernumerary teeth. Computerized tomography accurately demonstrates the concerning 3- dimensional relationships between the supernumerary teeth and the permanent tooth roots. In this case report the value of computerized tomography for evaluation of the root relationships of supernumerary teeth located palatally to maxillary permanent central incisors was discussed.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Supernumerary teeth , impacted teeth
JournalTitle :
Cumhuriyet Dental Journal
