Odontoma compuesto mandibular. Reporte de caso

Abstract

Odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumors, usually diagnosed accidentally in radiographic examinations. These lesions are classified as compound and complex odontomas, both types consisting of structures like dental enamel, dentin, cement and pulp tissue. They are found with relative frequency in association with other anomalies, and surgical removal is recommended for both types in order to avoid local complications and recurrences. This paper aims to report the case of a 25 years old male patient, served at the Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Los Andes, who had a routine radiographic examination and presented a mandibular compound odontoma associated with an impacted canine, which was surgically treated. Postoperative controls were successful. The reported case demonstrates the occurrence of oral cavity odontomas, highlighting the relevance of conducting clinical and radiographic examinations for detection and early treatment.