Compound and complex odontomas

Composite Compound Odontoma-A Case Report

“…These lesions are usually unilocular and contain multiple radiopaque, miniature tooth-like structures known as denticles. Complex odontomas in turn are found in the posterior mandibular region, over impacted teeth, and can reach several centimeters in size [7].…”

“…Early removal of the cause of eruption disturbances is important in the developing dental arch. Compound odontomas are formed by tooth like structures which look like pulp tissue in the central portion surrounded by a dentin shell and partially covered by enamel [7]. Complex odontomas are conglomerates without orientation of dentin, enamel, enamel matrix, cementum, and areas of pulp tissue.…”

“…Complex odontomas are conglomerates without orientation of dentin, enamel, enamel matrix, cementum, and areas of pulp tissue. The capsule of connective tissue that surrounds an odontoma is similar to the follicle that covers a normal tooth [7].…”

Conservative Surgical Removal of Compound Odontoma: Case Reports

“…임상 증상은 대게 무증상이나 치아의 매복 [14][15][16] , 유치 잔존, 치 조골 팽창 및 치아 변위 등을 일으킨다 17,18) . 치아종의 치료는 보 존적 외과적 적출술이 추천되며, 자발적 맹출을 위한 공간유지 장치 및 교정적 견인이 필요할 수 있다 [19][20][21][22][23][24][25] .…”

An Unusual Erupted Complex Composite Odontoma: A Rare Case

“…COs are found in the mandibular posterior region over impacted teeth which can reach up to several centimeters in size. Radiographically, these lesions manifest as a radiopaque solid mass with occasional nodular elements and are surrounded by a fine radiolucent zone separated from the normal bone by a well-defined cortication line [2]. …”