Potentials of cbct for determination of the operative access in treatment of atypically retained teeth of the mandible

The current tridimensional interrelation of the retained teeth with the adjacent structures is impossible to be visualized with two-dimensional methods of imaging-diagnostics.
The objective: Of this work is to present the potentials of CBCT in diagnostics of clinical cases with complex relations between retained and other teeth of the mandible, and determining the operative access for their treatment.
Material and method: We present a clinical case of treatment of atypical tooth retention in complex position in relation to the surrounding structures. The diagnostics and the operative access are determined with the assistance of CBCT.
Results: The operative intervention was performed with lingual access. This allowed the preservation of the adjacent teeth.
Conclusion: The tridimensional interrelation of the retained teeth with the adjacent structures, is possible to be visualized with Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). The use of this method helps the adequate planning of the surgery.