Rare Variant of a Giant Compound Odontoma of the Maxilla: A Case Report

Benign odontogenic tumors that produce features resembling teeth are known as compound odontomas. This case report describes a unique case of a compound odontoma presenting in the patient's maxillary, the front region. This example highlights how crucial it is to diagnose and treat odontomas as...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-06, Vol.16 (6), p.e63193
Main Authors: Kela, Netal, Khemka, Gaurav, Reche, Amit, Taori, Hitesh, Sonar, Prasanna R, Batra, Mahek R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asymptomatic
Case reports
Connective tissue
Dental enamel
General anesthesia
Males
Teeth
Tomography
Tumors
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Summary:Benign odontogenic tumors that produce features resembling teeth are known as compound odontomas. This case report describes a unique case of a compound odontoma presenting in the patient's maxillary, the front region. This example highlights how crucial it is to diagnose and treat odontomas as soon as possible in order to avoid possible consequences like tooth displacement or failed eruption. It also emphasizes how important imaging methods are to accurately localizing and planning surgery for odontogenic tumors. The effective handling of this case offers important insights into the multidisciplinary approach needed for odontoma patient diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.63193