Unilateral fusion of maxillary lateral incisor: diagnosis using cone beam computed tomography.

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Department of Oral Prevention and Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Praça Universitária, Setor Universitário, 74605-220 Goiânia, GO, Brazil.

Published: January 2015

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  • The paper presents a case study of dental fusion involving a right maxillary lateral incisor and supernumerary tooth, detailing its clinical and radiographic features.
  • Clinical examination revealed issues like dental juxtaposition and aesthetic concerns, while traditional radiography was insufficient for clear diagnosis.
  • The use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) effectively diagnosed the fusion and allowed for better understanding of the anatomical changes.

Article Abstract

Objective. The objective of this paper is to report a dental fusion case focusing on clinical and radiographic features for the diagnosis. Method. To report a case of right maxillary lateral incisor fusion and a supernumerary tooth, the anatomy of the root canal and dental united portion were assessed by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Results. The clinical examination showed dental juxtaposition with the absence of interdental papilla and esthetic impairment in the right maxillary lateral incisor region. The periapical radiography did not provide enough information for the differential diagnosis due to the inherent limitations of this technique. CBCT confirmed the presence of tooth fusion. Conclusion. CBCT examination supports the diagnosis and provides both the identification of changes in tooth development and the visualization of their extent and limits.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4281469PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/934218DOI Listing

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