Unilateral fusion of maxillary lateral incisor: diagnosis using cone beam computed tomography
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2014
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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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CASTRO, Iury Oliveira et al. Unilateral fusion of maxillary lateral incisor: diagnosis using cone beam computed tomography. Case Reports in Dentistry, Londres, v. 2014, p. 1-5, 2014.