Abstract :
Characteristically asymptomatic and frequently identified during routine radiographic examinations, odontomas represent the most common form of odontogenic tumors. These developmental hamartomas are characterized by the proliferation of enamel, dentin, and varying amounts of pulp and cementum, and are classified as either compound or complex. Although largely without symptoms, odontomas can sometimes manifest with pain and swelling. This study details the presentation of a 20-year-old female patient with a one-month history of swelling in the right posterior mandible, which was subsequently diagnosed as a giant, unerupted complex odontoma. This article also stresses the significance of prompt diagnosis and immediate intervention.
Keyword :
Complex odontoma, Odontogenic tumor, Mandible, Giant