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PEYNEAU, Priscila Dias et al. Cone Beam Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis of Dens Invaginatus: Case Report. Int. J. Odontostomat. [online]. 2017, vol.11, n.1, pp.89-94. ISSN 0718-381X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-381X2017000100014.

The aim of this report is to present a case of dens invaginatus asymptomatic discovered after exam cone beam computed tomography. A 20-year-old patient attended the clinic Radiology to perform tomography to fracture research at the root of the tooth 15. However, the examination was observed the presence of a conoid supernumerary tooth between the tooth located roots 11 and 12, which had a hyperdense line to the apex of the root, representing the invagination of the enamel, dens invaginatus feature. It was also observed extensive hypodense image in the periapical region, with areas of external resorption both in supernumerary tooth as we ll as the roots of teeth 11 and 12. The treatment consisted of surgery for dens invaginatus extraction. The dentists should be aware of the imaginological characteristics of the anomalies that can affect the teeth/jaws, which can be discovered in tests for routine imaging and proper conduct for the treatment of patients.

Palabras clave : dens in dente; cone-beam computed tomography; tooth abnormalities.

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