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Rev. Asoc. Odontol. Argent ; 110(2): 1100831, may.-ago. 2022. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1418460

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: El odontoma es una lesión hamartomatosa benigna formada por tejido dentario (cemento, esmalte, pul­ pa). Según su grado de diferenciación podrá ser clasificado en sus dos variantes: compuesto y complejo en una relación 2:1. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar un odontoma mixto de gran tamaño de localización mandibular y su resolución quirúrgica. Caso clínico: Se describe el caso de un paciente mascu­ lino de 16 años de edad, portador de ortodoncia, que presenta un odontoma mixto de gran tamaño de localización mandibular y su resolución quirúrgica utilizando planificación 3D y confección de placa de titanio customizada (AU)


Aim: Odontoma is a benign hamartomatous lesion formed by dental tissue (cementum, enamel, pulp). According to its degree of differentiation, it can be classified in its two variants: compound and complex in a 2:1 ratio. The objective of this article is to present a large mixed odontoma of mandi­ bular location and its surgical resolution. Clinical case: A 16-year-old male patient with ortho­ dontics, who presents a large mixed odontoma with mandibu­ lar location and its surgical resolution using 3D planning and customized titanium plate fabrication (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Tooth Abnormalities/classification , Odontogenic Tumors/classification , Odontoma/surgery , Mandible/pathology , Patient Care Planning , Argentina , Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic/methods , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Dental Service, Hospital , Surgical Fixation Devices , Malocclusion, Angle Class III/therapy
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Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1402445

ABSTRACT

O presente trabalho ilustra e discute essa doença que representa o tumor odontogênico mais comum da prática clínica, o Odontoma. Para tal, apresenta um caso clínico com imagens clínicas e radiográficas esclarecedoras dos aspectos dessa doença, bem como discussão a partir de revisão narrativa de literatura direcionada para a carac-terização da doença. Relata-se o caso de um odontoma composto-complexo, uma forma incomum de odontoma, mas que mantém os demais aspectos usuais, sendo uma mulher de 21 anos com lesão radiopaca em maxila de-tectada devido à não erupção do 23. A remoção cirúrgica seguiu a partir de acesso anterior na maxila e o exame histopatológico mostrou os aspectos típicos de um Odontoma composto e complexo juntos. Independentemente da variante, nota-se que o Odontoma é quase sempre indolente, porém requer cuidados de remoção precoce devido à possibilidade de crescimento, de desenvolvimento de cistos e comprometimento de estruturas adjacentes devido a sua localização e possibilidade de crescimento (AU)


The present work illustrates and discusses this disease that represents the most common odontogenic tumor in clinical practice, the Odontoma. However, an unusual variation of the same is included here in the literature, char-acterized by the exams as a form of compound-complex odontoma additionally causing dentigerous cyst formation and dental impaction. The unusual case occurred in a 21-year-old woman, complaining of missing the tooth 23. The details of the exams allowed the visualization of compound and complex areas in the lesion, cystic formation and dental impaction. The histopathological findings confirmed the diagnosis of the Odontoma, and the interpreta-tion with the set of other exams led to the final diagnosis of Compound-complex odontoma with dentigerous cyst. The present case highlights the need for early removal of Odontoma due to the possibility of developing cysts, compromising adjacent structures, in addition to its growth potential already reported in the literature (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Dentigerous Cyst/surgery , Dentigerous Cyst/diagnosis , Odontoma/surgery , Odontoma/diagnosis
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Gac. méd. espirit ; 22(3): 137-146, sept.-dic. 2020. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1149351

ABSTRACT

RESUMEN Fundamento: Los odontomas son entidades odontogénicas benignas mixtas, compuestas por una mezcla de células odontogénicas epiteliales y mesenquimatosas diferenciadas, las mismas pueden ser compuestas y complejas. Los hallazgos radiográficos de estos tumores en posiciones supernumerarias son raras menores al 1 %. Objetivo: Describir el caso clínico de un odontoma complejo infrecuente. Presentación de caso: Paciente femenina de 18 años con un trauma facial, que durante el diagnóstico imagenológico se le encontró una imagen anterosuperior de aspecto tumoral en posición supernumeraria, por lo que se decidió realizar la exéresis quirúrgica de la lesión después de finalizado el tratamiento del trauma. El diagnóstico clínico histopatológico fue de un odontoma complejo. Conclusiones: Se recomienda realizar las vistas imagenológicas tipo ortopantomografías o panorámicas a cada paciente que vaya a ser operado de cirugía bucal a fin de poder detectar de forma precoz cualquier alteración en la anatomía y de esta manera estudiar tanto el comportamiento de los odontomas como de otras lesiones intraóseas, lo que puede garantizar un tratamiento temprano y con ello un mejor pronóstico para el paciente.


ABSTRACT Background: Odontomas are mixed benign odontogenic entities, composed of a mixture of odontogenic epithelial and differentiated mesenchymal cells, they can be compound and complex. Radiographic findings of these tumors in supernumerary positions are rare, less than 1%. Objective: To describe the clinical case of a non-frequent complex odontoma. Case report: 18-year-old female patient with facial trauma, during the imaging diagnosis it was found an anterosuperior tumor image in supernumerary position, thus decided to perform the surgical excision of the lesion after the trauma treatment. The histopathological clinical diagnosis was a complex odontoma. Conclusions: It is recommended to perform standard panoramic radiograph imaging for each patient to be operated on oral surgery to detect any early anatomy alteration, so this way to study both, the behavior of odontomas as well as other intraosseous lesions, which can guarantee an early treatment and a better prognosis for the patient.


Subject(s)
Tooth, Impacted/surgery , Tooth, Supernumerary/surgery , Odontogenic Tumors/surgery , Odontoma/surgery , Mandibular Condyle/surgery , Mandibular Condyle/injuries
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Rev. Asoc. Odontol. Argent ; 107(3): 95-102, jul.-sept. 2019. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1048102

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Describir la resolución de un caso un odontoma complejo de gran tamaño con utilización de osteosíntesis rígida. Caso clínico: Una paciente de 13 años de edad se presentó a la consulta por aumento de volumen en hemifacia izquierda, de 4 meses de evolución. Mediante biopsia incisional, se diagnosticó odontoma complejo. Se realizó tratamiento quirúrgico con utilización de osteosíntesis rígida. Se decidió retirar la placa de osteosíntesis a los 6 meses posoperatorios para evitar alterar el crecimiento y el desarrollo mandibular. Se indicó control posoperatorio durante 5 años. Conclusión: La utilización de osteosíntesis rígida fue adecuada para reforzar el defecto óseo mandibular producido durante el tratamiento quirúrgico de un odontoma complejo de gran tamaño (AU)


Aim: To describe the resolution of a case of a large complex odontoma with the use of rigid osteosynthesis. Clinical case: A 13-year-old patient presented with a swelling in left jaw of 4 months of evolution. Complex odontoma was diagnosed by incisional biopsy. Surgical treatment was performed with the use of rigid osteosynthesis. Removal of osteosynthesis plate was decided 6 months postoperatively to avoid alteration of mandibular growth and development. Postoperative control was indicated for 5 years. Conclusion: The use of rigid osteosynthesis was adequate to reinforce the mandibular bone defect produced during the surgical treatment of large complex odontoma (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Tooth Abnormalities/classification , Odontoma , Fracture Fixation, Internal , Mandibular Fractures/prevention & control , Argentina , Oral Surgical Procedures , Maxillofacial Development/physiology
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J Cancer Res Ther ; 2019 May; 15(3): 715-718
Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-213415

ABSTRACT

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a benign, epithelial odontogenic tumor with odontogenic mesenchyme having the histologic characteristics of both ameloblastic fibroma and complex odontoma. This report describes the case of a 14-year-old girl with AFO on the right posterior mandibular region that mimics complex odontoma on incisional biopsy due to the presence of atypical dentin- and cementum-like areas. On histological examination, sections of excisional biopsy showed odontogenic epithelial islands with embryonic connective tissue and decalcified sections showed atypical dentin with dentinal tubules and islands of cementum. These features led to the diagnosis of AFO.

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Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) ; 12(2): 117-120, jun. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-954251

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT: The appearance of mixed odontogenic tumors into the oral cavity is a rare event. It is considered that some mixed tumors are only a stage in the complete development of a hamartomatous formation such as ameloblastic fibroodontoma and odontoma. Both pathologies share in common cellular elements which at one point makes them indistinguishable from each other. We present the case of a 21 year old patient who showed a mandibular growth whose histological elements present characteristics of both pathologies. The treatment was surgical excision of the lesion. There were no complications or recurrences to periodic reevaluation.


RESUMEN: La aparición de tumores odontogénicos mixtos en la cavidad oral es un evento raro. Se considera que algunos tumores mixtos son solo una etapa en el desarrollo completo de una formación hamartomatosa como el fibro-odontoma ameloblástico y odontoma. Ambas patologías comparten elementos celulares comunes que en un punto los hacen indistinguibles entre sí. Presentamos el caso de un paciente de 21 años que mostró un crecimiento mandibular cuyos elementos histológicos presentan características de ambas patologías. El tratamiento fue la escisión quirúrgica de la lesión. No hubo complicaciones o recurrencias a la reevaluación periódica.


Subject(s)
Humans , Young Adult , Gingival Neoplasms/pathology , Odontoma/pathology , Odontogenic Cyst, Calcifying/pathology , Gingival Neoplasms/surgery , Radiography , Odontoma/surgery , Odontogenic Cyst, Calcifying/surgery , Fibroblasts
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Rev. odontol. mex ; 20(4): 272-276, oct.-dic. 2016. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-961581

ABSTRACT

Resumen: Los odontomas corresponden a los tumores odontogénicos más comunes (35-76%). Es un tumor benigno originado a partir de una alteración de células odontogénicas epiteliales y mesenquimatosas diferenciadas con capacidad de formar esmalte, dentina y cemento. Se clasifican en compuestos y complejos en una relación de 2:1, siendo la diferencia entre ambos la organización del tejido dentario. La etiología es desconocida pero se ha explorado la ocasión a infecciones, anomalías hereditarias, hiperactividad odontoblástica y traumatismos. El 75% de los casos se diagnostican antes de la segunda década de vida debido a un retraso en la erupción dental permanente, ya que son asintomáticos. El tratamiento es la enucleación tratando de conservar el diente permanente, siendo las recidivas poco frecuentes.


Abstract: Odontoma is the most commonly found odontogenic tumor (3576%). Odontoma is a benign tumor originating from an alteration of differentiated mesenchymal and epithelial odontogenic cells; it has the capacity of forming enamel, dentin and cement. They are classifi ed into compound and complex, in a 2:1 relationship, the difference between both being dental tissue organization. Etiology is still unknown but relation to infections, hereditary anomalies, odontoblastic hyperactivity and trauma has been explored. Since these tumors are asymptomatic, 75% of all cases are diagnosed before the second decade of life, due to a delay in eruption of permanent teeth. Treatment of choice for these tumors is enucleation, attempting to preserve the tooth; relapse is very uncommon.

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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-177260

ABSTRACT

Background & Objective: To document and discuss clinical features, evaluation for need of treatment of 30 radiographically and histopathologically proven cases of compound and complex odontomes of the jaw bones monitored and operated by single surgeon during 5 years. Methodology: A retrospective investigation of 30 cases of compound composite and complex composite odontomes was done. The study was performed using medical records, panoramic radiographs and pathological reports. Data gathered included age/gender, location, chief complaints, effect on dentition and treatment rendered. Results: 16 cases of compound odontoma detected in 1st & 2nd decades of life had 6 accidentally discovered on radiographs and 10 complaining of missing permanent teeth. 14 cases of complex odontoma discovered during 3rd -6th decades , 8 with complaint of the pain & paraesthesia of the affected region and 6 discovered accidentally on radiographs. None of the odontomes showed gender predilection. Considering the state of presentation, associated complaints and possible complications surgical treatment was done in symptomatic patients & asymptomatic patients were kept on follow up. Chi-square test performed was statistically insignificant (Chi Sq=0.089, df=1, p-Value >0.1). Conclusion: Odontoma, a benign odontogenic tumor usually has least propensity towards aggressiveness or malignant transformation. Treatment protocol of individual cases should be customized by considering the presenting complaints ,symptoms & natural progression of the concerned lesion. Considering the above factors, all cases of odontomes need not be surgically removed unless it grows to a potential large size causing gross facial deformities, pain & paraethesia of affected facial region or impaction of multiple permanent teeth.

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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-174526

ABSTRACT

Odontoma is a hamartoma of odontogenic origin which contains both epithelial and mesenchymal cells exhibiting complete differentiation with enamel and dentine laid down in abnormal position. It may result from the extraneous buds of odontogenic epithelial cells from the laminadura, enamel, dentin or cementum. The etiology of odontoma is unknown it may due to trauma, infection or genetic transmission. Treatment includes simple excision with no recurrence noted. The aim of this paper is to present a thorough review on the etiology, clinical presentation, histopathological features and treatment aspects of odontomas.

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Rev. cuba. estomatol ; 49(4): 321-327, oct.-dic. 2012.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: lil-660149

ABSTRACT

Los odontomas son entidades odontogénicas mixtas, compuestas por una mezcla de células odontogénicas epiteliales y mesenquimatosas diferenciadas. Por lo inusual del hecho el objetivo de nuestro trabajo fue presentar un caso de asociación de impactación dentaria por un odontoma con la alteración de la fórmula dental. Se trata de un paciente masculino de 26 años, que acudió a la consulta externa de Cirugía Maxilofacial refiriendo dolor. Al examen físico se detectó asimetría facial por aumento de volumen duro elástico del tercio facial inferior derecho. Al examen físico bucal se observó persistencia del 65 y 85, ausencia clínica del 15, 47 y 48 con expansión de las corticales vestibular y lingual en región mandibular posterior derecha (región molar y retromolar) y presencia de una apertura en la mucosa de aproximadamente 8 mm por distal del 46, en la cima del reborde alveolar, de forma redondeada. En el estudio ortopantomográfico se visualizó una imagen radiopaca irregular en sus bordes, de 3 cm, asociada a la oligodoncia del 48 e impactación del 47, por lo que se decidió realizar la exéresis quirúrgica de la lesión conjuntamente con el 47, indicándose estudio histopatológico que confirmó la presencia de un odontoma complejo con áreas de tejido blando periférico que mostraban inflamación crónica. El paciente se mantiene bajo seguimiento clínico e imagenológico en su tercer mes postoperatorio. El objetivo de nuestro trabajo fue presentar un caso de asociación de impactación dentaria por un odontoma con la alteración de la fórmula dental(AU)


The mixed odontogenic odontomas are entities composed of a mixture of differentiated odontogenic epithelial and mesenchymal cells. The objective of this paper was to presente an unusual case of association of dental impaction caused by odontoma and altered dental formula. A male patient aged 26 years, who felt pain, attended the outpatient Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. The physical examination found facial asymmetry with facial hard elastic augmentation in the right facial lower third. The Intraoral physical examination showed persistence of oral 65th and 85th , clinical absence of 15th , 47th and 48th with expansion of the vestibular and lingual cortices in the right posterior mandibular area (retromolar and molar regions) and presence of rounded mucosal opening about 8 mm distal to the 46th , on top of the alveolar ridge. In the orthopantomographic study, a ± 3cm radiopaque image with irregular edges, associated with oligodontia of the 48th and impaction of the 47th , were observed. It was decided to surgically remove the lesion together with the 47th and to indicate histopathological study. It was confirmed that the patient had a complex odontoma with peripheral soft tissue areas that showed chronic inflammation. The patient is still followed-up from the clinical and imaging viewpoints after three months of surgery(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Young Adult , Tooth Abnormalities/diagnostic imaging , Tooth, Impacted/etiology , Radiography, Panoramic/methods , Odontoma/diagnosis , Jaw Neoplasms/complications
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Braz. dent. j ; 23(5): 597-600, Sept.-Oct. 2012. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-660367

ABSTRACT

This paper describes an exceptional case of an enormous complex odontoma affecting the mandibular symphysis of a 9-year-old boy. Because of its dimensions, the lesion produced cortical bone expansion, dental displacement and impactation, which are clinical signs very seldom described for odontomas. The lesion was surgically excised in a conservative way using an intraoral approach with local anesthesia. After 7 years of follow up, all teeth had erupted and the mandibular bone healed totally. Because of its radiographic mixed radiolucent and radiopaque appearance and its expansive growth, it is imperative to make the differential diagnosis of giant complex odontoma for other more aggressive mixed odontogenic tumors, such as ameloblastic fibro-odontoma, odotoameloblastoma and cystic calcified odontogenic tumor. Conservative approach appears to be indicated in the treatment of such lesions.


Descrevemos um caso excepcional de um odontoma complexo gigante afetando a sínfise mandibular em um menino de nove anos de idade. Devido à sua dimensão esta lesão produziu expansão da cortical óssea, deslocamento dentário e impactação, sinais clínicos muito raramente descritos para odontomas. A lesão foi extirpada cirurgicamente de forma conservadora, utilizando uma abordagem intra-oral com anestesia local. Depois de sete anos de seguimento todos os dentes se encontram erupcionados e o osso mandibular totalmente curado. Devido à sua aparência radiográfica, mista radiolúcida e radiopaca, e seu crescimento expansivo, é imperativo fazer o diagnóstico diferencial de odontoma complexo gigante para outros tumores odontogênicos mistos mais agressivos, como o fibro-odontoma ameloblástico, odotoameloblastoma e tumor odontogênico cístico calcificante. Uma abordagem conservadora parece ser indicada no tratamento dessas lesões.


Subject(s)
Child , Humans , Male , Mandible/pathology , Mandibular Neoplasms/diagnosis , Odontoma/diagnosis , Mandible , Mandibular Neoplasms/surgery , Odontoma/surgery
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Acta odontol. venez ; 49(3)2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-678832

ABSTRACT

Los odontomas son tumores odontogénicos mixtos, diferenciados según sus características anatómicas en odontoma compuesto y complejo. El odontoma complejo es el más raro y normalmente se presenta con un curso evolutivo asintomático, puede ocasionar retención, mal posición dentaria y el aumento de volumen local. La terapéutica incluye exéresis completa de lesión. La evaluación histológica es importante, debido a la rara posibilidad de tratarse de un odontoma ameloblástico. El presente trabajo presenta un caso de una paciente de 18 años, transferida por un odontólogo para la evaluación de una lesión en la mandíbula del lado derecho. En la imagen radiográfica panorámica, se observó un área extensa radiopaca irregular, de evolución indeterminada, con aproximadamente 5 centímetros de diámetro, en la región del cuerpo y ángulo mandibular derecho. El tercer molar inferior derecho retenido y orientado hacia la base de la mandíbula, circunscrito por un área radiolúcida y el segundo molar inferior derecho ausente. Al examen físico intrabucal, observamos una tumefacción dura a la palpación en la superficie lingual de esta región. El diagnóstico presuntivo fue de odontoma complejo y quiste dentígero envolviendo el tercer molar. El examen microscópico reveló la presencia de folículos pericoronarios envolviendo el diente tercero molar inferior derecho y, en el interior de la masa removida, presencia de conglomerado irregular de esmalte, dentina, cemento y tejido pulpar. El diagnóstico final fue de odontoma complejo. La paciente se encontraba en observación de 5 años, sin signos clínicos y radiográficos de recidiva


Odontomas are mixed tumors which can be divided into two types: the complex and the compound odontoma. Complex odontoma is rare, and usually presents an asymptomatic course, being able to cause dental impaction, wrong teeth position and local volume increase. Surgical treatment of these lesions consists of local removal and curettage. The microscopic evaluation is important, because of the possibility of an ameloblastic odontoma. We report a case of an 18-year-old woman with a lesion involving the right mandible. In panoramic radiography we observed an extensive irregular radiopaque area with unknown evolution and approximately 5cm of diameter, in molar mandible region. Teeth 48 impacted and displaced to the mandible base, involved for a radiolucid area and absence of 47 tooth. The previous diagnosis was complex odontoma and dentigerous cyst involving the third molar. The microscopic examination showed a dental follicle surrounding tooth 48 and in the removed mass, haphazard fashion with enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp. Final microscopical diagnosis was complex odontoma. The patient is being followed-up for five years and no clinical and radiological evidences of recurrence were found


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Young Adult , Dental Pulp Calcification , Odontoma/pathology , Radiography, Dental , Surgery, Oral , Odontogenic Tumors/pathology
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Rev. odonto ciênc ; 26(1): 92-95, 2011. ilus
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-588610

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study reports a case of a extensive odontoma causing maxillary sinusitis. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 25-year-old man at clinical examination revealed discrete facial asymmetry and exposure of the lesion in the oral cavity. Imaging exams showed the presence of a well-defined radiopaque mass in the left maxilla, measuring approximately 7 cm and was intimately associated with the maxillary sinus and oral cavity. The mass was excised through an intraoral access under general anesthesia in the hospital and sent for histopathology, which was diagnosed as complex odontoma. The patient is under clinical follow-up and shows no signs of maxillary sinusitis and no oral sinus fistula. CONCLUSION: The odontoma is a common injury in clinical dentistry, but in some aggressive cases may cause sequelae in the patient, thus, caution the dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment.


OBJETIVO: Este estudo relata a apresentação de um extenso odontoma causando sinusite maxilar. DESCRIÇÃO DO CASO: Um homem de 25 anos ao exame clínico revelou assimetria facial discreta e exposição da lesão na cavidade oral. Os exames de imagem mostraram a presença de uma massa radiopaca bem definida na maxila esquerda, medindo aproximadamente 7 cm e estava intimamente associado com o seio maxilar e a cavidade oral. A massa foi extirpada através de um acesso intra-oral, sob anestesia geral em ambiente hospitalar e enviada para estudo histopatológico, onde foi diagnosticada como odontoma complexo. O paciente está sob acompanhamento clínico e não mostra sinais de sinusite maxilar e fístula bucossinusal. CONCLUSÃO: O odontoma é uma lesão comum na clínica odontológica, mas pode, em alguns casos, se apresentar de forma agressiva levando a danos ao paciente, e desta forma, é necessária atenção do cirurgião dentista para o correto diagnóstico e tratamento.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Odontoma/surgery , Odontoma/diagnosis , Maxillary Sinus , Odontogenic Tumors
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Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ; : 179-182, 2006.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-143214

ABSTRACT

The term odontoma, first introduced by Broca, was originally applied to all odontogenic tumors. Related to the clinical and histological differences, 2 groups of odontoma were defined: compound odontoma and complex odontoma. Complex odontoma is more common in the mandible than in the maxilla, usually occuring in the mandibular premolar-molar area. And this consists of small mass of irregularly arranged enamel, dentine, cementum, and connective tissue, but tooth-like structures are not found. In our case, 34 year old man was diagnosed as the complex odontoma of maxillary sinus by the physical exam, Panex, and C.T scan. We sectioned and removed it, and then confirmed the diagnosis histopathologically. Its uncommon location and size made us report that case and review the literature concerned.


Subject(s)
Adult , Humans , Connective Tissue , Dental Cementum , Dental Enamel , Dentin , Diagnosis , Mandible , Maxilla , Maxillary Sinus , Odontogenic Tumors , Odontoma
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Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ; : 179-182, 2006.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-143207

ABSTRACT

The term odontoma, first introduced by Broca, was originally applied to all odontogenic tumors. Related to the clinical and histological differences, 2 groups of odontoma were defined: compound odontoma and complex odontoma. Complex odontoma is more common in the mandible than in the maxilla, usually occuring in the mandibular premolar-molar area. And this consists of small mass of irregularly arranged enamel, dentine, cementum, and connective tissue, but tooth-like structures are not found. In our case, 34 year old man was diagnosed as the complex odontoma of maxillary sinus by the physical exam, Panex, and C.T scan. We sectioned and removed it, and then confirmed the diagnosis histopathologically. Its uncommon location and size made us report that case and review the literature concerned.


Subject(s)
Adult , Humans , Connective Tissue , Dental Cementum , Dental Enamel , Dentin , Diagnosis , Mandible , Maxilla , Maxillary Sinus , Odontogenic Tumors , Odontoma
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Journal of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons ; : 332-337, 2001.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-784346
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