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The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...
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The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.

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Erupted compound odontomas: a case report.

Avinash Tejasvi M L1, Balaji Babu B

  • 1M.D.S, Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
|September 29, 2012
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Summary

Odontomas are benign tumors composed of enamel, dentine, and cementum, often linked to tooth eruption. This report details an exceptional case of an erupted compound odontoma in a young adult female.

Keywords:
Compound odontomacompound complex odontomaerupted odontomahamartoma

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Tumor Biology

Background:

  • Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors characterized by the complete differentiation of dental tissues, including enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp.
  • Often considered hamartomas rather than true neoplasms, they are typically discovered incidentally during routine radiographic examinations.
  • While commonly associated with unerupted teeth, odontomas can exceptionally erupt into the oral cavity.

Observation:

  • This paper presents a rare case of an erupted compound odontoma.
  • The patient was a 22-year-old female who presented with an erupted compound odontoma.
  • This adds to the limited number of documented cases of erupted compound odontomas in the English literature.

Findings:

  • The study confirms the composition of odontomas, including enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp tissue.
  • It highlights the infrequent occurrence of odontoma eruption into the oral cavity.
  • The case report contributes to the understanding of erupted compound odontomas.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering erupted odontomas in the differential diagnosis of oral masses.
  • Further investigation into the factors influencing odontoma eruption may be warranted.
  • Documentation of such rare cases aids in refining clinical and radiographic diagnostic criteria for odontogenic tumors.