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Compound odontoma associated with impacted maxillary incisors
1Department of Pedodontics, Government Dental College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
|December 25, 2012
Summary
Odontomas, common oral tumors, often present asymptomatically and can disrupt tooth eruption. This report details the surgical management of a compound odontoma case in a child, reviewing related literature.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Odontomas are the most frequent odontogenic tumors, sometimes classified as malformations.
- Their precise cause remains unknown, and they are often detected incidentally via radiography.
- Commonly, odontomas impede normal tooth eruption, leading to delays or displacement.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old boy presented with swelling in the upper right front jaw.
- He also had retained primary incisors, indicating a potential developmental issue.
- A compound odontoma was diagnosed in the affected region.
Findings:
- The case involved a compound odontoma, a type of odontogenic tumor.
- Surgical intervention was performed to manage the condition.
- The report includes a review of existing scientific literature on odontomas.
Implications:
- Effective surgical management is crucial for odontoma cases.
- Understanding odontoma etiology and presentation aids in early diagnosis.
- This case contributes to the clinical knowledge base for treating odontogenic tumors.
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