Compound odontoma associated with an unerupted rotated and dilacerated maxillary central incisor

Abstract

Odontomas are benign tumors containing various component tissues of teeth. They usually remain asymptomatic and are diagnosed on routine radiographs. Clinically, they are often associated with delayed eruption or impaction of permanent teeth and retained primary teeth. A case of compound odontoma in association with an unerupted, rotated and dilacerated maxillary permanent right central incisor in a 12-year-old boy is reported. Such combination is rare, making it an interesting case for reporting. We have also discussed the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of such a condition.

Keywords

• Central incisor
• compound odontoma
• dilacerated
• impacted
• space maintainer
• surgical removal