Dentes supranumerários localizados em maxila: série de casos em pré-escolares

Abstract

Supernumerary teeth are changes in the number of teeth that occur in both primary and permanent dentition and constitute a challenge especially in pediatric dentistry. In most cases, they are radiographic findings, with a preferential occurrence in the premaxilla, a predilection for males and a non-syndromic prevalence varying between 0.15% and 3.8%. The importance of early diagnosis of supernumerary teeth is to prevent complications to the stomatognathic system such as impaction of permanent teeth, resorptions and cyst formation. Therefore, the objective of this work is to report 3 cases of single and multiple supernumerary teeth, located in the maxilla of school children aged 9 to 11 years old, diagnosed in the routine of the Pediatric Dentistry clinic, treated surgically and followed up with satisfactory evolution to date. Panoramic, occlusal and periapical radiographs are complementary exams recommended to assist in the diagnostic process and combined with the findings of cone beam computed tomography, they were of fundamental importance for the diagnosis, planning and treatment of the cases presented, allowing early and assertive interventions.