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Adarsh Kudva¹, A Chithra¹, Nirmala N Rao²

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka India.

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

|July 14, 2016

Summary

Odontomas, common oral tumors, are usually asymptomatic. This case study reports a rare instance of a silent erupting complex odontoma, a finding typically discovered incidentally via radiography.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Pathology
Oncology

Background:

Odontomas are the most frequent odontogenic tumors, characterized as non-aggressive, hamartomatous growths containing enamel, dentin, and cementum.
These tumors are typically asymptomatic and often discovered during routine radiographic examinations.
They are classified as compound (tooth-like structures) or complex (a disorganized mass of dental tissues).

Observation:

Complex odontomas are rarely associated with eruption or secondary infection.
The case presented involves a complex odontoma that has erupted without typical symptoms.
This 'silent eruption' is an unusual clinical presentation for this type of odontogenic tumor.

Findings:

The study details a rare case of a complex odontoma exhibiting silent eruption.
Radiographic and clinical examination confirmed the nature and presentation of the odontoma.
This highlights an atypical behavior for complex odontomas, which usually remain asymptomatic and unerupted.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of complex odontoma behavior and eruption patterns.
It underscores the importance of thorough radiographic assessment in diagnosing oral pathologies.
Clinicians should consider the possibility of asymptomatic or 'silent' erupting odontomas in differential diagnoses.