Odontomes-a descriptive case series on 38 patient

ABSTRACT

The objectives of the study were to evaluate the presentation pattern of odontomes of the jaws and their distribution by gender, age, site and histopathological types. A descriptive study was under taken in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar over a period of 7 years. Information regarding the variables of the study i.e. gender, age, site distribution, histopathological types. and clinical features at the time of presentation were recorded. A total of 38 patients were recruited in the study. Males were predominantly affected by the condition with-the male to female ratio of 2.8 1. The age range of the patients was from 7-26 years with time mean age of 16.52 +/- 5.24 years. The second decade of life was the most common age, group affected i.e. 63.16%. posterior mandible was the-predominant site .for odontomes of the jaw i.e. 52.63% while anterior maxilla was involved in 34.21% cases. Amongst the two histological types, complex odontomes were more common i.e. 58% while 42% were compound odontomes. The presenting complaint of the patients comprised of extra and intra oral swelling [47. 37%], pain [26.32%] and pus discharge [5.26%,]. While in 21.05% cases of odontomes were a chance radiographic finding. Majority of the odontomes were of compound variety with male predilection. Swelling has been the most common presenting complaint, while in a few patients they were chance radiographic findings: