Giant complex odontoma in maxillary sinus

In this manuscript, we present a rare case report of giant complex odontoma in the maxillary sinus, where the applied therapy included complete excision of the lesion with a conservative approach. Odontomas are also called benign growth abnormalities or hamartomas. They represent a more common type...

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Published inAnnals of maxillofacial surgery Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 123 - 126
Main Authors Carvalho Visioli, Adriano Rossini, de Oliveira E Silva, Cléverson, Marson, Fabiano Carlos, Takeshita, Wilton Mitsunari
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2015
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects
Care and treatment
Case Report - Pathology
Case studies
Causes of
Diagnosis
Odontogenesis
Physiological aspects
Tooth diseases
India
odontoma
Computed tomography
diagnostic imaging
odontogenic tumors
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Summary:In this manuscript, we present a rare case report of giant complex odontoma in the maxillary sinus, where the applied therapy included complete excision of the lesion with a conservative approach. Odontomas are also called benign growth abnormalities or hamartomas. They represent a more common type of odontogenic tumor and are related to various disorders such as bad dental placements, expansion, increased volumetric bone, and no eruption of permanent teeth. Usually they have an asymptomatic evolutionary course. The etiologic factors, although obscure, are related to local trauma, infection, and genetic factor. The structural composition of an odontoma consists of mature dental tissues. Odontomas can be differentiated according to their anatomical presentations: Compound odontoma-clusters of several denticles and complex odontoma-well defined tumefaction mass. The diagnosis can be performed by radiographic examination.
ISSN:2231-0746
2249-3816
DOI:10.4103/2231-0746.161131