Abstract

Odontomas are mixed odontogenic tumors composed of mineralized tissue of ectomesenchymal origin. These are usually detected in routine radiographs and may have a variable etiology such as local trauma, genetic mutation, or infection. They are classified into two main types: complex and compound. Complex odontomas are rare and they rarely erupt into the oral cavity as they lack periodontal ligament. This is the report of one such case of complex odontoma where an 11-year-old girl reported with an asymptomatic swelling, in relation to the left angle of the mandible. The case report highlights the clinical and radiographic findings, investigations done to arrive at the diagnosis and the treatment rendered. This report is of clinical importance because of its rare association with the agenesis of a molar tooth.

Details

Title
Surgical management of complex odontoma associated with agenesis of a molar
Author
Jain, Avani 1 ; Karuna, Y 1 ; Baliga, Mohan 2 ; Suprabha, B 1 ; Natarajan, Srikant 3 

 Departement of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka 
 Departement of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka 
 Departement of Oral Pathology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore; Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 
Pages
388-390
Publication year
2018
Publication date
Sep 2018
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
0976237X
e-ISSN
09762361
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2111047375
Copyright
© 2018. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.