Odontoma

A benign, slow growing, and painless hamartomatous tumor occurring in tooth-bearing areas of the jaws. According to the presence or absence of tooth-like structures, it is classified as complex type or compound type. Odontoma of complex type is characterized by the presence of enamel and dentin and the absence of tooth-like structures. It is treated with local excision. If it is incompletely removed, it may recur. Odontoma of compound type is characterized by the presence of tooth-like structures. It is treated by local excision. Recurrences have not been reported.

Disease Alternative Name

benign

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fibro-odontoma

fibroodontoma

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Dr. Anupam Singh

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23y f, premolar area tissue ..... clinically odontoma ...... kindly giv ur opinions

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Dr. Nisha Talukdar

Dental Surgeon

A case of Odontome

Patient 16 years old , Male,came with a complaint that his Permanent teeth has not erupted till his present age *Chief ...See More

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