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Erupted compound odontoma

N N Nik-Hussein1, Z A Majid

  • 1Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics, University of Malaya.

Annals of Dentistry
|January 1, 1993
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A rare compound odontoma erupted into a young girl's mouth. This benign tumor was first detected incidentally on dental X-rays over two years prior.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors, the most common type found in the jaws.
  • Compound odontomas are characterized by the presence of multiple, small, tooth-like structures.
  • Eruption of odontomas into the oral cavity is an uncommon clinical presentation.

Observation:

  • A case report details a compound odontoma in an 8.5-year-old female patient.
  • The odontoma was initially identified as an incidental radiographic finding.
  • The lesion was discovered 2 years and 8 months before its eruption.

Findings:

  • The compound odontoma successfully erupted into the oral cavity.
  • This eruption represents an unusual clinical manifestation of an odontoma.

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  • The case highlights the potential for delayed eruption of odontogenic tumors.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the eruption potential of odontomas is crucial for diagnosis and management.
    • This case may inform clinical practice regarding the follow-up of incidentally discovered odontomas.
    • Further research into the factors influencing odontoma eruption could improve patient outcomes.