Compound odontoma associated with impacted maxillary central incisor: A case report

Abstract

Odontomas are the most common benign odontogenic tumors.
The exact etiology is still unknown, however, local trauma,
infection, inheritance, and genetic mutation play a role in the
pathogenesis of this condition. The majority of these lesions are
asymptomatic and are often detected during routine radiographic
examination. Infrequently, few odontomas cause expansion of
the cortical plates and facial asymmetry. Morphologically they
are classified as complex, when present as irregular masses
containing different types of dental tissues, or as compound if
they have anatomic similarity to the teeth. Here, we report a case
of a compound odontoma associated with impacted maxillary
central incisor and retained deciduous central incisor in a 19-
year-old patient.