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Compound composite odontoma associated with an impacted cuspid
B M Owens1, N J Schuman, T A Pliske
1Department of General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|January 1, 1995
Summary
A rare compound composite odontoma was surgically removed from a teenage patient. This benign jaw tumor, often found in the second decade of life, requires complete removal and pathological confirmation.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Odontogenic Tumors
Background:
- Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors, classified into compound composite odontoma, complex composite odontoma, and ameloblastic fibro-odontoma.
- Their etiology is largely unknown, but potential factors include genetic predisposition and environmental influences like trauma or infection.
- These tumors typically manifest in the second decade of life, commonly in the anterior maxilla or mandible, without significant gender or racial bias.
Observation:
- This case report details the successful surgical enucleation of a compound composite odontoma in a 14-year-old male patient.
- The diagnosis was confirmed histopathologically by an oral pathologist.
- The lesion was located in the jaw, consistent with typical odontoma presentation.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of a compound composite odontoma.
- The surgical removal was complete, addressing the pathological tissue mass.
- The patient's age and lesion type align with established epidemiological data for odontomas.
Implications:
- Complete surgical excision is the standard treatment for compound composite odontomas.
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for confirming the nature of the lesion.
- Understanding the presentation and treatment of odontomas aids in managing these benign jaw tumors effectively.