Compound Odontoma in an Adolescent: Case Report
Odontomas are the most common types of odontogenic tumors that manifest as benign lesions. They are usually asymptomatic, being diagnosed during routine examinations, mainly associated with delayed dental eruption. They affect individuals at any age, but are more frequently diagnosed in the first and second decades of life. Depending on its histological nature, odontomas can be complex or compound. The former presents several denticles in its composition, while the latter presents a mass composed of calcified tissue in the middle of the soft tissue. The recommended treatment has been surgical removal of the lesion and the prognosis is favorable. Recurrence is rare. The purpose of this article is to present a case of compound odontoma in a 13-year-old adolescent. The lesion was diagnosed during routine examination. Surgical excision of the lesion was performed. The diagnostic and therapeutic features were discussed.
Keywords: Odontoma; Odontogenic tumor; Adolescent; Oral diagnosis; Oral pathology; Oral surgery.
Citation: Junior GSM, de Mello DNP, Utumi ER, Collicchio LA, Pedron IG. “Compound Odontoma in an Adolescent: Case Report”. SVOA Dentistry 2:5 (2021) Pages 222-226.
