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The odontomes: Report of five cases.
Vibha Singh1, Satish Dhasmana, Shabad Mohammad
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, CSM Medical University, Lucknow, India.
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery
|March 24, 2012
Summary
Odontomas are dental tissue malformations arising from dental lamina cells. This report details five cases of these complex or compound odontomas, offering insights into their presentation.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Developmental biology
- Odontogenesis
Background:
- Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors characterized by the presence of all dental tissues.
- They are classified as either complex odontomas (disorganized arrangement) or compound odontomas (tooth-like structures).
- Originating from the dental lamina, these lesions represent a malformation rather than a true neoplasm.
Observation:
- This article reports on five clinical cases of odontomas.
- The cases likely illustrate variations in the presentation and classification of odontomas.
- Detailed case information would typically include radiographic and histopathological findings.
Findings:
- Odontomas exhibit normal enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp, albeit in abnormal arrangements.
- Compound odontomas are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as lesions with multiple tooth-like structures.
- Complex odontomas present a more disorganized deposition of dental tissues.
Implications:
- Understanding odontoma development aids in diagnosing and managing these dental anomalies.
- Accurate classification based on World Health Organization (WHO) criteria is crucial for prognosis.
- Further case reports contribute to the body of knowledge on odontoma variations and behavior.
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