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Composite compound odontoma-a case report.

K S Kannan¹, Ramachandra Prabhakar, R Saravanan

¹Professor and HOD, Department of Pedodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College , Chennai, India .

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A rare Composite Compound Odontoma, an odontogenic tumor, was found in an 11-year-old

Keywords:

Composite compound odontoma Impacted incisors Surgical exposure

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Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

Composite Compound Odontoma is a rare odontogenic tumor.
It most commonly occurs in the anterior maxilla.
Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of Composite Compound Odontoma in an 11-year-old female.
To describe the clinical diagnosis and management of the odontogenic tumor.
To highlight the importance of surgical and orthodontic interventions.

Main Methods:

Clinical examination and diagnostic investigations were performed.
An odontogenic mass was identified in the region of the left central incisor (21).
Surgical excision and orthodontic treatment were planned and executed.

Main Results:

The odontogenic mass was successfully diagnosed and surgically removed.
Orthodontic intervention was initiated for the missing left central incisor.
The patient's condition was managed effectively through a combined approach.

Conclusions:

Composite Compound Odontoma, though rare, requires prompt diagnosis and management.
A multidisciplinary approach involving surgical and orthodontic interventions is effective.
This case underscores the importance of thorough clinical evaluation in pediatric dental patients.