The supernumerary teeth (mesiodens), located between the upper incisors, are often extracted for aesthetic or functional reasons. During their extraction, certain complications must be considered. One such complication is the proximity to the nasopalatine canal, where contact with the vascular-nervous bundle can lead to sensory alterations and other complications. Objectives: To evaluate the presence of supernumerary teeth within the nasopalatine canal using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans conducted at the INNOVA 3D Radiological Center. Materials and Methods: A total of 2,805 CBCT images taken in 2023 were reviewed. Of these, 74 images presented supernumerary teeth in the anterosuperior region. After applying exclusion criteria, a sample of 50 tomograms was selected for analysis. Results: Among the 50 tomograms reviewed, 10 (20%) showed supernumerary teeth located within the n...

The supernumerary teeth (mesiodens), located between the upper incisors, are often extracted for aesthetic or functional reasons. During their extraction, certain complications must be considered. One such complication is the proximity to the nasopalatine canal, where contact with the vascular-nervous bundle can lead to sensory alterations and other complications. Objectives: To evaluate the presence of supernumerary teeth within the nasopalatine canal using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans conducted at the INNOVA 3D Radiological Center. Materials and Methods: A total of 2,805 CBCT images taken in 2023 were reviewed. Of these, 74 images presented supernumerary teeth in the anterosuperior region. After applying exclusion criteria, a sample of 50 tomograms was selected for analysis. Results: Among the 50 tomograms reviewed, 10 (20%) showed supernumerary teeth located within the n...