Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 2

Compound composite odontoma: two case reports and review

  • Author:
  • Narendra Trymbak Chaudhari1,, Navneet Kamalprasad Sharma2, Divya Ramakant Kanodia3, Saroj Kumar Sethy4
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 83 to 88

1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Government Dental College and Hospital (GDC & H), Mumbai

2Assistant Professor, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College and Hospital (GDC & H), Mumbai

3Intern, Government Dental College and Hospital (GDC & H), Mumbai

4Dental Surgeon, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College and Hospital (GDC & H), Mumbai

Abstract

Odontoma is classified as neoplasm but its clinical presentation resembles hamartomatous growth. They are the most common type of odontogenic tumors with limited growth potential and low recurrence rate. Compound and complex odontomas are the most commonly recognized types which are seldomly associated with complications. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is key to successful management. In order to make dental professionals aware of this odontogenic tumor that frequently affects young age group; two cases of compound composite odontoma are reported along with a brief discussion on odontomas.

Keywords

Odontoma, Hamartomatous, Composite, Compound, Complex