A importância do diagnóstico precoce: relato de caso

Abstract

Supernumeraries are dental elements that develop beyond the 20 deciduous teeth and 32 permanent teeth. They can be found erupted or included in the jaws. This pathology is a relatively common finding in the dental clinic and can be diagnosed through clinical examination and/or with the aid of imaging tests. The gold standard for this type of diagnosis today is Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, as it provides information about their positioning with adjacent structures. Cases of supernumerary teeth must be treated appropriately, which varies according to the individuality of each case, and as early as possible, in order to avoid the development of complications that aggravate the clinical picture and make the therapeutic resources to be used even more complex. Thus, the case report described exemplifies how early diagnosis is a differential in terms of resolving the condition without excessive inconvenience for the patient.