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KMID : 0358920120390010097
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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pedodontics
2012 Volume.39 No. 1 p.97 ~ p.102
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CONSERVATIVE SURGICAL REMOVAL OF COMPOUND ODONTOMA: CASE REPORTS
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Kim Soo-Yung
Choi Nam-Ki
Kim Seon-Mi
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Abstract
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Odontoma is a mixed tumor formed by the overgrowth of ectodermal epithelial cells and mesodermal cells. It arises during normal tooth development and only grows to a certain level. It is not a true neoplasm and therefore it is considered as hamartomas. Odontomas are classified into compound and complex types based on morphology. Compound odontoma is commonly found in the anterior region of the maxilla, and has a radiopaque lesion that resembles small teeth. Usually, odontoma is treated by conservative surgical removal and there is little probability of recurrence. This paper describes three cases of compound odontoma diagnosed in children with 1 year of follow-up. These case reports present patients having eruption disturbance of primary and permanent teeth due to the presence of compound odontoma. In order to induce spontaneous eruption, conservative surgical removal was performed showing favorable results.
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KEYWORD
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Impacted tooth, Compound odontoma, Surgical removal
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