Abstract :
Odontomas are the most common type of odontogenic tumors. They are classified as neoplasm but its clinical presentation resembles hamartomatous growth. They are generally asymptomatic with limited growth potential and low recurrence rate and shows anatomic similarities to teeth. This paper describes a case of compound odontome diagnosed in a 12 year old female who presented with delayed eruption of the primary left anterior teeth. For this, clinical, radiographic and histopathological examination had been done for the evaluation of lesion, which further was treated by surgically removal.
Keyword :
Odontoma, Hamartomatous, Compound.