Complex Odontome Causing Facial Asymmetry

Abstract

Odontomas are the most common non-cystic odontogenic lesions representing 70% of all odontogenic tumors. Often small and asymptomatic, they are detected on routine radiographs. Occasionally they become large and produce expansion of bone with consequent facial asymmetry. We report a case of such a lesion causing expansion of the mandible in an otherwise asymptomatic patient.

Keywords

• Odontoma
• compound odontoma
• complex odontoma
• odontogenic tumor
• tooth like structures.