Unusual case of massive, erupted complex odontome associated with congenitally missing permanent molars

Publication date: Available online 28 September 2016 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) Author(s): Vilas S. Newaskar, Kalpana A. Patidar, Sangeeta P. Wanjari, Atul P. Patidar The term ‘Odontoma’ has been used as a descriptor for any tumor of odontogenic origin. However, odontoma has been known as mixed odontogenic tumor composed of epithelial and ectomesenchymal components. Odontomas are non-aggressive, hamartomatous developmental malformation rather than a true neoplasm and usually they are asymptomatic and most common in mandible in posterior region. Here, we report a case of unusually large, erupted complex odontoma associated with pain and swelling, present at a rare site of maxillary posterior region demonstrating missing permanent 2nd and 3rd molars.

Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - September 28, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research