Compound odontoma in deciduous dentition

Odontomas are benign tumors containing all the components of the odontogenic tissue. Disturbances in tooth eruption are one of the most common complications associated with odontomas. They are generally asymptomatic and are usually seen in second and third decades of life, rarely seen below 10 years...

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Published inAnnals of medical and health sciences research Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 285 - 287
Main Authors Mathew, A, Shenai, P, Chatra, L, Veena, K, Rao, P, Prabhu, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications Pvt Ltd 01.04.2013
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Hamartoma
Tooth diseases
Compound odontoma
Odontoma
Odontogenic tumor
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Summary:Odontomas are benign tumors containing all the components of the odontogenic tissue. Disturbances in tooth eruption are one of the most common complications associated with odontomas. They are generally asymptomatic and are usually seen in second and third decades of life, rarely seen below 10 years of age. Herewith, we report an unusual occurrence of compound odontoma in a 4-year-old child visualized as a swelling of the cortical bone in the anterior maxilla.
ISSN:2141-9248
2277-9205
DOI:10.4103/2141-9248.113683