Complex Composite Odontoma: A Cause of Impacted Teeth

Authors

  • Satya Ranjan Misra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12982

Keywords:

Harmartoma, denticles, odontogenic neoplasm, radiopaque mass.

Abstract

Odontomas are one of the most common odontogenic lesions, earlier considered as mixed odontogenic
neoplasms but lately have been accepted as hamartomatous malformations. They are either detected
accidentally on radiographs or when they are a cause of impeding normal eruption of teeth. Odontomas
originate from the odontogenic tissue and contain enamel and dentine, hence are referred to as composite
lesions. They can be of two types depending on the appearance. If they have masses of calcified structures
resembling multiple miniature teeth then they are called compound odontomas and if they appear as an
irregular disorganized radiopaque mass they are referred to as complex odontomas. A case if complex
odontoma is reported herewith which led to impacted maxillary molar.

Author Biography

  • Satya Ranjan Misra

    Professor & Head, Department of Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences,
    Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar 751003, India.

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Published

2020-10-29

How to Cite

Complex Composite Odontoma: A Cause of Impacted Teeth. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 8291-8294. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12982