A case report on “ODONTOMA” a riddle from time to time


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Surya Prabha P.V, Vijai S, Anusree Sadanandan, Abdul Saheer*

Volume :

11

Issue :

3

Abstract :

Odontomas are relatively asymptomatic odontogenic hamartomatous malformations, commonly in association with impacted or retained primary teeth. They appear as small, solitary or multi-layered radio-opaque lesions which often interfere with tooth eruption. These are diagnosed during routine dental examinations. This case report describes the case of a compound odontoma in a 10-year-old girl associated with an impacted permanent left maxillary incisor. A surgical excision was performed and a histopathological examination revealed a compound odontoma.  

Keyword :

Odontoma, Impacted teeth, Surgical removal, odontogenic tumor, Compound odontoma