Complex odontoma associated with an impacted molar

Abstract

Odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumors. They are usually asymptomatic and could be detected accidentally after an X-ray examination of the jaw. The most frequent location of odontomas is maxillary front. The case reported here is a complex odontoma found in the left mandible, associated with an impacted third molar of a 14-year-old girl. Under local anesthesia, both the impacted third molar and odontoma were surgically extracted. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of complex odontoma.

Keywords

• odontoma
• odontogenic tumors