ODONTOMA (complex composite odontome).

ABSTRACT

An odontomas are malformations of the dental tissues and may interfere with the eruption of associated tooth, which are benign, slow growing and non-aggressive. These lesions are usually asymptomatic and often diagnosed during routine radiography in the second decade of life. Aim is to present a case of complex odontoma associated with an impacted supernumerary tooth in anterior maxillary region and a thorough review on the etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, radiological findings, histopathological features and treatment aspects of odontomas.