[Odontomas with special reference to Gardner's syndrome]

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Odontogenic Tumors
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Odontomas are rare odontogenic tumors.
• Gardner's syndrome is a rare genetic disorder associated with multiple tumors.

Observation:

• Analysis of world literature indicates large, hard odontomas of the jaw are infrequent.
• Forty-three cases of odontogenous tumors treated over 30 years at a maxillo-facial clinic were reviewed.
• The feasibility of mandibular reconstruction after partial resection was assessed.

Findings:

• Large hard odontomas are rare, with 43 cases reported over a 30-year period.
• The study evaluated mandibular reconstruction feasibility in patients with these tumors.
• A case of Gardner's syndrome presenting with odontomas is described.

Implications:

• Highlights the rarity of large hard odontomas and their association with Gardner's syndrome.
• Informs dentists and maxillo-facial surgeons about odontomas and Gardner's syndrome.
• Provides insights into mandibular reconstruction strategies for odontoma resection.