Large erupting complex odontoma: a case report

J Can Dent Assoc. 2007 Mar;73(2):169-73.

Abstract

Odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumours. They are usually asymptomatic and are often discovered during routine radiography. We report a case of a large erupting complex odontoma that caused pain, infection and facial asymmetry. This case is significant as there are few reports of complex odontoma erupting in the oral cavity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Facial Asymmetry / etiology
  • Focal Infection, Dental / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / complications
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Odontoma / complications
  • Odontoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Odontoma / pathology*
  • Radiography
  • Tooth, Impacted / etiology