Supernumerary teeth interfering in the orthodontic treatment

The supernumerary tooth is defined as a disturbance of developmentcharacterized by the presence of one or more dental elements out of the normal considered number of an arch. Most of the times, the diagnosis of the presence of this element is made by radiographic examinations of routine, which also becomes essential for the professional concerning the treatment protocol to be followed. The objective of this work is to carry out a literature review and present a clinical case of supernumerary tooth extraction in the region of the jaw. The conclusion is that it is important to dedicate attention to the presence of the supernumerary tooth for executing an adequate surgical planning and having a good prognostic, limiting possible complications.