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Paolo Boffano1, Emanuele Zavattero, Fabio Roccia

  • 1Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Headand Neck Department, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. paolo.boffano@gmail.com

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This study analyzed 53 surgically treated odontomas, finding they commonly cause delayed tooth eruption. Early radiographic investigation is crucial for children with dental anomalies to detect these benign jaw tumors.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Pathology
  • Dentistry

Background:

  • Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors.
  • They are hamartomas, meaning they are disorganized growths of dental tissues.
  • Early detection is important due to potential complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze demographic, clinical, and surgical features of 53 surgically treated odontomas.
  • To review the existing literature on odontoma characteristics.
  • To highlight the significance of odontomas in surgical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of surgically treated odontomas at a single center.
  • Literature review focusing on demographic aspects of odontomas.
  • Analysis of 53 cases including complex, compound, and immature types.

Main Results:

  • 53 odontomas were surgically treated, with a mean patient age of 35 years.
  • Compound odontomas were more frequent in the anterior mandible, while complex odontomas occurred in posterior regions.
  • The primary clinical sign was delayed eruption of permanent teeth (44 cases).

Conclusions:

  • Odontomas are common in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
  • Delayed tooth eruption is a frequent consequence of odontomas.
  • Radiographic evaluation is essential for children with dentition anomalies or jaw deformities to rule out odontomas.