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Large complex odontomas associated with impacted mandibular second and third molars: a case report.

Elham Babadi1, Hassan Mir Mohammad Sadeghi2, Mohammad Mehdi Rahmani2

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran. el.babadi77@gmail.com.

Journal of Medical Case Reports
|June 6, 2026
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Large mandibular complex odontomas can be successfully treated using an intraoral surgical approach. This method avoids the need for fixation devices and leads to favorable short-term outcomes for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dental Oncology
  • Pathology of Odontogenic Tumors

Background:

  • Odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumors, comprising enamel, dentin, and cementum.
  • Classified into compound (anterior maxilla, tooth-like) and complex (posterior mandible, irregular masses) types.
  • Large odontomas can cause jaw expansion, asymmetry, and delayed tooth eruption, requiring surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of a large mandibular complex odontoma.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of an intraoral surgical approach for its removal.
  • To assess short-term outcomes and recurrence potential.

Main Methods:

  • A 21-year-old Iranian woman with a large mandibular complex odontoma was treated.
Keywords:
Facial asymmetryHamartomaMandibleOdontogenic tumorOdontoma

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  • Surgical excision was performed using an intraoral approach.
  • The patient was monitored for healing and recurrence over 4 months.

    • Main Results:

    • The large mandibular complex odontoma was successfully removed via an intraoral approach.
    • No pathological fracture or need for fixation devices was encountered.
    • Uneventful healing and no signs of recurrence were observed at the 4-month follow-up.

    Conclusions:

    • Large mandibular odontomas can be effectively managed with an intraoral surgical technique.
    • This approach obviates the need for fixation devices, simplifying treatment.
    • Favorable short-term outcomes suggest the intraoral approach is a viable option for such cases.