Mesiodens: a case report

Authors

  • Karina Giovanetti University of Campinas
  • Eder Alberto Sigua-Rodriguez University of Campinas
  • Larissa Pacheco University of Campinas
  • Evandro Portela-Figueiredo University of Maranhão
  • Jose Ricardo Albergaria-Barbosa University of Campinas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfo.v28n1a12

Keywords:

Maxilla, Supernumerary tooth, Abnormalities, Oral surgery

Abstract

Mesiodens are supernumerary teeth, commonly seen in the maxillary midline. Given their high frequency, dentist should be aware of the signs and symptoms of mesiodens and their appropriate treatment. This case report describes an 8-year-old girl with a radiographic image suggesting two unerupted mesiodens between the central incisors on the palate. The intraoral examination showed swelling in the anterior palatal region with no mucosa alteration. The supernumerary teeth were diagnosed by periapical radiograph and computed tomography. The objective of this study is to present the clinical importance and use of diagnostic images, such as periapical radiograph (Clark technique) or tomography.

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Author Biographies

Karina Giovanetti, University of Campinas

PhD Student at the Department of Morphology; Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Brazil.

Eder Alberto Sigua-Rodriguez, University of Campinas

PhD Student at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Brazil.

Larissa Pacheco, University of Campinas

PhD in Pediatric Dentistry; Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Brazil 

Evandro Portela-Figueiredo, University of Maranhão

Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Maranhão, Brazil.

Jose Ricardo Albergaria-Barbosa, University of Campinas

Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Brazil 

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Published

2016-12-16

How to Cite

Giovanetti, K., Sigua-Rodriguez, E. A., Pacheco, L., Portela-Figueiredo, E., & Albergaria-Barbosa, J. R. (2016). Mesiodens: a case report. Revista Facultad De Odontología Universidad De Antioquia, 28(1), 210–219. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfo.v28n1a12

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