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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...

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Complex odontoma: A single center case series.

M V Sowmya¹, Vibha Singh¹, Hari Ram¹

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery

|September 5, 2024

Summary

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Complex odontoma, a benign mixed odontogenic tumor, is best treated with surgical excision. This case series demonstrates successful management with no recurrence in follow-up appointments, confirming surgical excision as an effective treatment for complex odontoma.

Keywords:

Odontogenic tumors odontomas surgical excision

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Odontogenic Tumors
Pathology

Background:

Odontoma is a benign mixed odontogenic tumor.
Classified into compound and complex variants.
Complex odontoma features haphazardly arranged enamel and dentin.

Observation:

Complex odontoma most commonly occurs in the posterior mandible.
Surgical excision is the primary treatment modality.
This institute managed several complex odontoma cases.

Findings:

All reported cases of complex odontoma were treated with surgical excision.
No signs of recurrence were observed during follow-up appointments.
Surgical excision proved effective in managing complex odontoma.

Implications:

Surgical excision is a definitive treatment for complex odontoma.
Low recurrence rates support surgical management.
Further studies can explore long-term outcomes and management strategies.