Mesiodens in unusual position: a case report

Abstract

Supernumerary teeth are fairly common disorders that occur in any area of the dental arches and can affect any previous dental organ, also called mesiodens. This disorder presents clinically and inclusion delayed eruption of permanent teeth, crowding, diastema, malocclusion and in more complex cases can be found at ground level nostrils or included in the maxillary sinus, in most cases are asymptomatic. The occlusal panoramic x peri apical or computed tomography (CT) as complementary aids are very useful for proper diagnosis and accurate location. Treatment depends on the case, removal when necessary or perform radiographic follow-up. A case of oral surgery service in the dental clinic of the University Hospital Foundation Metropolitan, a 26 year old male diagnosed with print mesiodens supernumerary tooth extraction prior unsuccessful attempt is presented. Clinically, no signs of the presence of mesiodens are evident. Radiographs as Orthopantography occlusal periapical not allow an exact position, so it uses a segmental tomography DS achieving better location, allowing ideal treatment plan.