Compound odontoma causing impaction of primary tooth in a 4-year-old child: case report / Impacção de dente decíduo por presença de odontoma composto em criança de 4 anos: relato de caso

Objetivo: relatar um caso raro de impacção de um incisivo decíduo inferior pela presença de odontoma composto, bem como descrever a sua abordagem clínica. Relato de caso: paciente do sexo masculino, com 4 anos de idade, apresentava ausência do incisivo lateral decíduo inferior esquerdo. O exame radiográfico mostrou impacção do incisivo não erupcionado próximo a estruturas radiopacas sugestivas de odontoma composto. O paciente foi acompanhado por dois anos, momento em que se realizou abordagem cirúrgica do caso. Após a cirurgia, a hipótese de diagnóstico de odontoma composto foi confirmada e com o acompanhamento ocorreu a erupção dos incisivos centrais permanentes inferiores. O paciente foi encaminhado para tratamento ortodôntico. Considerações finais: esse relato de caso aborda um caso raro de odontoma composto associado à não erupção de dente decíduo, uma vez que odontomas costumam ser detectados preferencialmente na segunda década de vida do paciente, sendo associados à impacção de dentes permanentes. Além disso, apresenta um protocolo de abordagem clínica para esses casos quando diagnosticados em idade precoce no paciente infantil.(AU)

Objective: to report a rare case of impaction of a primary mandibular incisor due to the presence of a compound odontoma and describe its clinical management. Case report: a 4-year-old boy presented with a "missing" primary left mandibular lateral incisor. Radiographs showed impaction of the unerupted incisor by adjacent radiopaque structures consistent with a compound odontoma. The patient was recalled periodically for 2 years, at which time surgical excision was performed. The diagnosis of compound odontoma was confirmed histologically, and the permanent mandibular central incisors erupted uneventfully; the patient was referred for orthodontic treatment. Final considerations: this case report describes an unusual case of compound odontoma associated with an unerupted deciduous tooth; odontomas are rare in this age range, occurring predominantly in the second decade of life and in association with impaction of permanent teeth. We also propose a protocol for clinical management of such early-onset cases.(AU)

Complex-Compound Odontoma: A Rare Clinical Presentation / Odontoma compuesto complejo: Una presentación clínica rara

ABSTRACT Odontomas can be detected as complex or compound variants and they rarely show the histologic characteristics of both types together. The tumor commonly associated with malocclusion, eruption disturbances and pathological anomalies, but they seldom cause bony expansion. Early detection and management of odontoma with multidisciplinary approach pose an important role to prevent disturbances associated with this common odontogenic tumor. Here we report a rare case of an odontoma which show the features of both complex and compound types and also cause bony expansion, eruption failure in an 8-year-old boy.

RESUMEN Los odontomas pueden detectarse como variantes complejas o compuestas y rara vez muestran la característica histológica de ambos tipos juntos. El tumor comúnmente se asocia con maloclusión, alteraciones de la erupción y anomalías patológicas, pero rara vez causan expansión ósea. La detección temprana y el manejo del odontoma con abordaje multidisciplinario representan un papel importante para prevenir las alteraciones asociadas con este tumor odontogénico común. Aquí presentamos un caso raro de un odontoma que muestra las características de los tipos complejos y compuestos y también causa expansión ósea, falla de erupción en un niño de 8 años.

Cisto ósseo traumático associado a odontoma composto: relato de um caso incomum / Aneurismal bone cyst with a compound odontoma: unusual case report

Introdução: o cisto ósseo traumático (COT) é um pseudocisto que se apresenta assintomático e é descoberto frequentemente em exames de rotina. Outra lesão também presente nos maxilares é o odontoma, sendo dividido em dois subtipos, o composto e o complexo; os odontomas são geralmente descobertos como um achado acidental, visto que não apresentam sintomatologia. Objetivo: relatar um caso incomum de um COT, associado à odontoma composto (OC). Relato de caso: paciente do gênero masculino, 16 anos de idade, compareceu à clínica escola de odontologia da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG), campus Patos, PB, referenciado pelo cirurgião-dentista após solicitar exame radiográfico para tratamento ortodôntico e observar lesão radiolúcida em região anterior da mandíbula. Durante a anamnese, o paciente não relatou nenhuma alteração sistêmica ou doença de base, mas relatou trauma de infância na região acometida. No exame clínico intraoral, não foi observado nenhum aumento de volume na região. Realizou-se palpação na região, não havendo relato de dor. Ao analisar a radiografia panorâmica, observou-se a presença de pequenas estruturas calcificadas com radiopacidade semelhante às estruturas dentárias, delimitada por uma linha radiolúcida, sugestiva de OC. Para melhor localização, delimitação, relação com estruturas anatômicas e planejamento cirúrgico da lesão, foi solicitado um exame de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC). Considerações finais: com base nos achados clínicos e radiográficos, optou-se por abordagem cirúrgica da lesão cística e enucleação do OC, sob anestesia local. No pós-operatório de um ano, o paciente evoluiu satisfatoriamente sem queixas clínicas.(AU)

Introduction: traumatic bone cyst (TBC) is a pseudocyst that usually presents asymptomatically and is found frequently in routine exams. Another lesion also present in the jaws is odontoma. The odontoma is divided into two subtypes, the compound and the complex; odontomas are usually discovered as an accidental finding, since they do not present symptomatology. Objective: the present article aims to report an unusual case of a TBC associated with a composite odontoma. Case report: a 16-year-old male patient attended the Clinic School of Dentistry of the Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG), Patos-PB campus, referenced by the dentist after identify radiolucent lesion in the anterior region of the mandible on radiographic examination for orthodontic treatment. During the anamnesis, the patient did not report any systemic alteration or underlying disease, but reported trauma in the region affected in childhood. The intra oral clinical examination, was not observed any increase in volume in the region. Palpation was performed in the region, and there was no report of pain. When analyzing panoramic radiography the presence of small calcified structures with radiopacity similar to dental structures was observed, delimited by a radiolucent line, suggestive of compound odontoma. To better location, delimitation, compared with anatomy and surgical planning of the injury, it was requested an cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Final considerations: based on the clinical and radiographic findings, we opted for a surgical approach to cystic lesion and enucleation of composite odontoma, under local anesthesia. In the one-year postoperative period, the patient progresses satisfactorily without clinical complaints.(AU)

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in an unusual area of the maxilla: two case reports / Fibro-odontoma ameloblástico en una región inusual de los maxilares: reporte de dos casos

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a mixed odontogenic tumor, which has an epithelial and mesenchymal component. It can be observed in imaging tests as a radiomixed lesion, with some authors claiming it represents only the predecessor of an odontoma. Epidemiologically, it appears between the second and third decade of life, predominantly in males and with a predilection for the posterior area of the mandible. This lesion presents a good prognosis and it responds well to enucleation by curettage with a low rate of recurrence. In the present article, two cases of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in an unusual region of the maxilla are presented.

El Fibro-odontoma ameloblástico (FOA), es una lesión tumoral mixta de origen odontogénico, el cual tiene un componente epitelial y mesenquimático. En su imagenología se observa como una lesión radiomixta, debido a que algunos autores afirman que este no es más que el predecesor de un odontoma. Epidemiológicamente, se presenta entre la segunda y tercera década de la vida, preferencia por sexo masculino y predilección por el área posterior de la mandíbula. Es una lesión de buen pronóstico que responde bien a la enucleación por curetaje con baja tasa de recidiva. En el presente artículo, se presentan dos casos de fibro-odontoma ameloblástico en una región inusual de los maxilares.

Odontoma compuesto como causa de retención dentaria. Presentación de dos casos clínicos / Odontoma compound as a cause of tooth retention. Presentation of two clinical cases

Los odontomas son entidades odontogénicas mixtas, compuestas por una mezcla de células odontogénicas epiteliales y mesenquimatosas diferenciadas. Por lo inusual del hecho el objetivo de nuestro trabajo fue presentar un caso de gemelos dicigóticosbivitelinos masculinos de 10 años de edad con presencia de retención dentaria del incisivo central superior derecho en ambos niños causado por la presencia de un odontoma compuesto, cuyo diagnóstico se corrobora clínica e histológicamente. La lesión se aprecia como una zona radiolúcida bien definida en la que en su interior se ve una estructura radiopaca similar a un diente. Los odontomas fueron extirpados quirúrgicamente y se realizó una ventana quirúrgica en la zona donde se encontró el incisivo central superior para después enlazarlo y llevarlo al arco ortodóncicamente(AU)

Odontogenic entities noontimes are mixed, made by a mixture of odontogenic epithelial cells and differentiated mesenchymal. It made unusual aim of our study was to present a case of fraternal dizygotic male 10 years of age with the presence of dental retention upper right central incisor in both children caused by the presence of a compound odontoma, whose diagnosis is confirmed clinically and histologically the lesion is seen as a well-defined radiolucent area which is inside a structure similar to a tooth radiopaque. Odontomas were surgically removed and underwent surgical window in the area where they found the upper central incisor and then link it and take it to the orthodontic arch(EU)

Odontoma composto associado a incisivo central superior impactado: relato de caso / Compound odontoma associated with impacted upper central incisor: case report

Introdução: o odontoma é um tipo de tumor do epitélio odontogênico com ectomesênquima, podendo estar relacionado à presença de dentes não irrompidos. O tratamento consiste em excisão cirúrgica da lesão. Nor-malmente, dentes impactados são assintomáticos, sendo descobertos em radiografias de rotina. A impactação é causada por fatores sistêmicos ou etiológicos locais. Objetivo: reportar um caso clínico de uma criança com impactação dentária de um incisivo central superior esquerdo associado a um odontoma, enfatizando e discutindo a técnica cirúrgica e o planejamento realizado. Relato de caso: paciente de 13 anos de idade, do gênero feminino, com a não erupção do incisivo central superior esquerdo, ao exame clínico, apresentou ausência clínica do dente 21, persistência do dente 61 e um discreto aumento de volume entre os elementos 61 e 22. Foi solicitada uma tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (cone beam) da região, na qual se diagnosticou a presença de uma massa radiopaca envolta por um halo radiolúcido sugestivo de odontoma composto, alterando a posição e impedindo a erupção do dente 21, que se encontrava em posição transal-veolar. O plano de tratamento proposto foi remoção cirúrgica do odontoma e tracionamento do dente não irrompido. Conclusão: a remoção cirúrgica de patologias associadas e as manobras referentes aos dentes envolvidos devem ser realizadas no momento mais oportuno e com adequado planejamento, evitando lesões a estruturas nobres e permitindo, assim, um processo de reparo adequado e uma completa restauração da saúde bucal do paciente. (AU)

Introduction: Odontoma is a type of tumor of the odontogenic epithelium with ectomesenchyme and it may be related to the presence of unerupted teeth. The treatment consists of surgical excision of the lesion. Usually, unerupted teeth are asymptomatic and discovered in routine radiographs. Impaction is caused by local systemic or etiological factors. Objective: The present study aims to report a clinical case of a child with an impacted upper central incisor associated with an odontoma, highlighting and discussing the surgical technique and treatment planning. Case report: A 13-year-old female patient without eruption of the left upper central incisor. After clinical examination, the absence of tooth 21, persistence of tooth 61, and a discrete volume increase between elements 61 and 22 were observed. A cone beam computed tomography of the region was requested, which diagnosed the presence of a radiopaque mass involved by a radiolucent halo suggestive of compound odontoma. This condition changed the position and prevented the eruption of tooth 21, which was found in a transalveolar position. The treatment plan proposed was the surgical removal of the odontoma and orthodontic traction of the unerupted tooth. Conclusion: The surgical removal of associated pathologies and maneuvers related to the teeth involved should be performed in a timely manner, with adequate planning, preventing lesions in noble structures, thus allowing an adequate repair process and a complete restoration of the oral health of the patient. (AU)

Gingival complex odontoma: a rare case report with a review of the literature

Odontomas are odontogenic tumors composed of a mixture of dental tissues. They are very common hamartomas of the jaws. However, their peripheral or gingival counterparts are extremely uncommon. The objective of this article is to report a rare case of gingival complex odontoma in an 11-year-old patient, and also to review all published cases of this type of lesion.

Odontoma complejo erupcionado: reporte de un caso / Erupting complex odontoma: a case report

Los odontomas están compuestos de esmalte, dentina, cemento y tejido pulpar. Histológicamente se clasifican en 2 grupos: compuestos y complejos, mientras que clínicamente se clasifican en 3 tipos: odontoma central (intraóseo), odontoma periférico (extraóseo o de los tejidos blandos) y odontoma erupcionado. Epidemiológicamente son reportados como los tumores odontogénicos más frecuentes, sin embargo la erupción de este tipo de lesión es poco común, produciéndose en el 1,6% de los casos. Por lo general son asintomáticos, siendo comúnmente un hallazgo radiográfico, y en algunos casos pueden estar asociados con alteraciones de la erupción dentaria. Este estudio corresponde a un caso clínico de un odontoma complejo de gran tamaño que erupciona en la cavidad oral asociado a un molar retenido.

Odontomas consist of enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp tissue. Histologically, they are classified into 2 groups: compounds and complexes. They are also clinically classified into 3 types: Central odontoma (intraosseous), peripheral odontoma (extraosseous or soft tissue odontoma) and erupted odontoma. Epidemiologically they are reported as the most frequent odontogenic tumor, however, the eruption of this type of lesion is rare, and odontoma occurs only in 1.6% of cases.

Impacted permanent incisors associated with compound odontoma.

Odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumours of the maxillary bones, characterised by a slow growth and benign behaviour. They are usually small, asymptomatic and diagnosed after routine radiographic examination. The aim of this study was to report a case of a compound odontoma in the anterior maxilla of a 7-year-old girl, which was causing the impaction of the maxillary right central and lateral incisors, as well as the prolonged retention of the corresponding primary teeth. We also aimed to review the literature about these tumours, since they are not part of the dentist's day-to-day clinical practice. The clinical and radiographic features, the diagnosis and treatment of the case were discussed in this work.

Estudo clinicopatológico retrospectivo dos casos de tumores odontogênicos diagnosticados no Serviço de Patologia Cirúrgica da FOUSP no período de 1957 a 2012 / Retrospective clinicopathological study of cases of odontogenic tumors diagnosed in the FOUSP Surgical Pathology Service in 1957 and 2012

Os tumores odontogênicos formam um grupo complexo de lesões, de comportamento clínico variado e encontrado exclusivamente na região bucomaxilofacial. Originam-se a partir das células que normalmente teriam a função de formar o dente, processo esse denominado odontogênese, que tem seu início entre a sexta e a sétima semanas de vida intrauterina. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar um estudo clinicopatológico de tumores odontogênicos diagnosticados no Serviço de Patologia Cirúrgica da Faculdade de Oodontologia da Universidade de São Paulo de 1957 a 2012. Foram compilados das fichas de requisição de exames e/ou prontuários dados referentes ao sexo, idade no momento do diagnóstico, cor da pele (branca, negra, ou outras), sintomatologia, tamanho da lesão, duração, localização anatômica, aspectos radiográficos, diagnóstico clínico e histopatológico. Os casos diagnosticados como tumores odontogênicos foram revisados, por um examinador previamente calibrado, com o objetivo de reclassificação das lesões conforme proposição atual da Organização Mundial da Saúde em 2005. Todos os dados obtidos foram inseridos e tabulados no Microsoft Office Excel 2013 e analisados no software BioEstat 5.0. Medidas de frequência central e de dispersão foram obtidas e os resultados apresentados em forma de tabelas e gráficos. Na análise estatística, foi empregado o teste Z de duas proporções com nível de significância de 5%. No período compreendido de 01 de janeiro de 1957 a 31 de dezembro de 2012, foram diagnosticados 2.114 casos de tumores odontogênicos.

Do total de casos diagnosticados, 75 casos foram retirados da análise, pois representavam a mesma lesão em diferentes momentos. Portanto, 2.039 casos de tumores odontogênicos foram incluídos e, após revisão dos casos e reclassificação diagnóstica dos tumores odontogênicos, os 2.039 casos foram agrupados em 16 tipos histológicos diferentes, entre os quais 2.029 (99,51%) eram benignos e 10 (0,49%) malignos. De uma maneira geral, os tumores odontogênicos afetam pacientes na segunda e terceira décadas de vida, sem predileção por sexo, apresentam-se menores do que 1cm de diâmetro e são diagnosticados, em média, 2 anos após seu surgimento. A maioria das lesões acometem a região posterior da mandíbula, com exceção do odontoma e tumor odontogênico adenomatóide, e apresentam aspecto radiográfico radiolúcido inespecífico, o que dificulta um diagnóstico preciso sem a avaliação anatomopatológica.

Odontogenic tumors are a complex group of lesions, varied clinical behavior and found exclusively in the oral and maxillofacial region. Originate from cells that would normally have the function of forming the tooth, a process called odontogenesis, which begins between the sixth and seventh weeks of intrauterine life. The aim of this study was a clinicopathological study of odontogenic tumors diagnosed in Surgical Pathology Service of Oodontologia of the University of São Paulo from 1957 to 2012 were compiled from surveys of request forms and / or records data on gender, age at diagnosis, skin color (white, black, or other), symptoms, lesion size, duration, anatomic location, radiographic findings, clinical and histopathological diagnosis. The cases diagnosed as odontogenic tumors were reviewed by a calibrated examiner, in order to reclassify injuries as current proposition of the World Health Organization in 2005. All data were entered and tabulated in Microsoft Office Excel 2013 and analyzed in software BioEstat 5.0. Central frequency and dispersion measurements were obtained and the results presented in tables and graphs. In the statistical analysis, we used the Z test for similar proportions with 5% significance level. In the period of January 1, 1957 to December 31, 2012 were diagnosed 2,114 cases of odontogenic tumors. Of all diagnosed cases, 75 cases

were removed from the analysis because they represented the same injury at different times. Therefore, 2,039 odontogenic tumors were included and, after review of the cases and diagnostic reclassification of odontogenic tumors, 2,039 cases were grouped into 16 different histological types, including 2 029 (99.51%) were benign and 10 (0, 49%) malignant. In general, the odontogenic tumors affect patients in the second and third decades of life, with no gender preference, are presented less than 1cm in diameter and are diagnosed on average two years after its inception. Most injuries involve the posterior mandible, except for the odontoma and adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, and feature radiolucent radiological findings nonspecific, which hinders accurate diagnosis without pathological assessment.

Pyogenic granuloma associated with mandibular odontoma / Granuloma piógeno asociado a odontoma mandibular

Background: pyogenic granuloma is a kind of inflammatory hyperplasia of multifactorial origin, which is usually related to trauma or constant irritation, drug use, hormonal factors, among others. Meanwhile the odontoma is a benign tumor odontogenic composed of epithelial and mesenchymal cells, their development is usually associated with trauma, infections, inherited disorders or hyperactivity odontoblast. Objectives: The objective is to present the clinical case of a patient that presented a case of pyogenic granuloma related to the presence of a mandibular odontoma, and therapeutic management and postoperative results. Case report: The case shows a female patient of 32 years old with a history of multinodular goiter and hypothyroidism, developing a mandibular odontoma of the left side associated with pyogenic granuloma in the same area, which was treated with surgical excision and reconstructed affected tissues with lyophilized bone and collagen membrane. Favorable outcome after surgery without evidence of recurrence, with proper osseointegration of alloplastic materials and soft tissues. Conclusions: The irritant effect of the presence of a tumor (odontoma) in developing confirmed pyogenic granuloma.

Antecedentes: el granuloma piógeno es una especie de hiperplasia inflamatoria de origen multifactorial, que suele relacionarse a trauma o irritaciones constantes, uso de drogas, factores hormonales, entre otras. Por su parte el odontoma es una tumoración odontogénica benigna, compuesta de células epiteliales y mesenquimatosas, su desarrollo suele relacionarse con traumatismos, procesos infecciosos, alteraciones hereditarias o hiperactividad odontoblástica. Objetivos. El objetivo es presentar el caso clínico de una paciente la cual presento un caso de granuloma piógeno relacionado a la presencia de un odontoma mandibular; así como el manejo terapéutico y los resultados posoperatorios. Caso clínico: El caso muestra a una paciente del sexo femenino de 32 años de edad con antecedentes de bocio multinodular e hipotiroidismo, desarrollando un granuloma piógeno asociado al desarrollo de un odontoma mandibular del lado izquierdo, el cual fue tratado con extirpación quirúrgica y los tejidos incidido reconstruidos con hueso liofilizado y membrana de colágeno. Evolución favorable pos quirúrgica, sin evidencia de recidiva, con correcta osteointegración de materiales aloplásticos y tejidos blandos. Conclusiones: se confirma el efecto irritante de la presencia de una tumoración (odontoma) en el desarrollo de un granuloma piógeno.

Impactación por odontoma en asociación con alteración de la fórmula dentaria / Impaction caused by odontoma associated with altered dental formula

Los odontomas son entidades odontogénicas mixtas, compuestas por una mezcla de células odontogénicas epiteliales y mesenquimatosas diferenciadas. Por lo inusual del hecho el objetivo de nuestro trabajo fue presentar un caso de asociación de impactación dentaria por un odontoma con la alteración de la fórmula dental. Se trata de un paciente masculino de 26 años, que acudió a la consulta externa de Cirugía Maxilofacial refiriendo dolor. Al examen físico se detectó asimetría facial por aumento de volumen duro elástico del tercio facial inferior derecho. Al examen físico bucal se observó persistencia del 65 y 85, ausencia clínica del 15, 47 y 48 con expansión de las corticales vestibular y lingual en región mandibular posterior derecha (región molar y retromolar) y presencia de una apertura en la mucosa de aproximadamente 8 mm por distal del 46, en la cima del reborde alveolar, de forma redondeada. En el estudio ortopantomográfico se visualizó una imagen radiopaca irregular en sus bordes, de 3 cm, asociada a la oligodoncia del 48 e impactación del 47, por lo que se decidió realizar la exéresis quirúrgica de la lesión conjuntamente con el 47, indicándose estudio histopatológico que confirmó la presencia de un odontoma complejo con áreas de tejido blando periférico que mostraban inflamación crónica. El paciente se mantiene bajo seguimiento clínico e imagenológico en su tercer mes postoperatorio. El objetivo de nuestro trabajo fue presentar un caso de asociación de impactación dentaria por un odontoma con la alteración de la fórmula dental(AU)

The mixed odontogenic odontomas are entities composed of a mixture of differentiated odontogenic epithelial and mesenchymal cells. The objective of this paper was to presente an unusual case of association of dental impaction caused by odontoma and altered dental formula. A male patient aged 26 years, who felt pain, attended the outpatient Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service. The physical examination found facial asymmetry with facial hard elastic augmentation in the right facial lower third. The Intraoral physical examination showed persistence of oral 65th and 85th , clinical absence of 15th , 47th and 48th with expansion of the vestibular and lingual cortices in the right posterior mandibular area (retromolar and molar regions) and presence of rounded mucosal opening about 8 mm distal to the 46th , on top of the alveolar ridge. In the orthopantomographic study, a ± 3cm radiopaque image with irregular edges, associated with oligodontia of the 48th and impaction of the 47th , were observed. It was decided to surgically remove the lesion together with the 47th and to indicate histopathological study. It was confirmed that the patient had a complex odontoma with peripheral soft tissue areas that showed chronic inflammation. The patient is still followed-up from the clinical and imaging viewpoints after three months of surgery(AU)

Complex odontoma: report of a five-year follow-up case.

Odontomas are odontogenic tumors that usually present as benign lesions. They are easily diagnosed and affect individuals in their first and second decades of life. In most cases, odontomas are asymptomatic and the presence could be suspected due to the delay in tooth eruption or via routine radiographic examinations. Treatment of choice has been surgical removal of the lesion, and prognosis is usually favorable because of its benign characteristics and rare recurrence. The purpose of this study is to report the case of a complex odontoma in a child impacting a permanent molar and preventing its eruption. The lesion was surgically removed, and the eruption of the permanent mandibular left second molar tooth occurred after 5 months. Clinical, radiographic, and histopathological characteristics were studied in this case.

Importance of cone beam computed tomography for diagnosis of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumour associated to odontoma. Report of a case.

The calcifying cystic odontogenic tumour (CCOT) is a rare benign cystic neoplasm not infrequently associated with odontoma. This report documents a case of CCOT associated with compound odontoma arising in the anterior maxilla in a 25-year-old woman. Conventional radiographs showed a large calcified mass with poorly visualized radiolucent margins. The extent and condition of the internal structure of the CCOT associated with odontoma was able to be determined based on radiographic findings from cone beam computed tomography. This advanced image technique proved to be extremely useful in the radiographic assessment of this particular neoplasm of the jawbones.

Complex odontoma associated with dentigerous cyst in maxillary sinus: case report and computed tomography features.

Tumoural and cystic lesions are common findings in the daily practice of dental professionals and maxillofacial radiologists. However, simultaneous lesions are rare and represent a diagnostic challenge to overcome. Among tumoural pathologies, odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumour of the jaws. Cystic transformation or development from the tumoural capsule are well recognized in situations such as ameloblastomas originated from a dentigerous cyst. Otherwise, despite literature reports, dentigerous cysts arising from odontomas are very rare and could lead to misdiagnosis. Here, we report a case of a complex odontoma associated with a dentigerous cyst in the maxillary sinus, focussing on the tomographic features and a differential imaging approach to the diagnosis of these lesions.

Central incisor impacted by an odontoma.

AIM: The aim of this report is to present a clinical case of impaction of a maxillary left central incisor in a mixed dentition caused by the presence of an odontoma as well as a review of the pertinent dental literature. BACKGROUND: Knowledge of the normal tooth eruption patterns is essential for the identification and appropriate treatment of deviations in eruption that may endanger physiologic development. A delay in time between the exfoliation of a deciduous tooth and the eruption of its permanent successor may be related to a disorder known as dental retention. This occurs when tooth eruption does not occur within a normal time frame, the tooth is not present in the dental arch, and there is no potential for eruption due to the presence of a completely formed root or when the homologous tooth has been erupted for at least six months with complete root formation. REPORT: A 10-year-old boy in the mixed dentition stage presented with an impacted maxillary left central incisor due to the presence of an odontoma. Treatment included the surgical removal of the lesion and the follow up of the spontaneous eruption while a partial fixed appliance was used to recover the space of the missing tooth. Since spontaneous eruption failed to occur within the expected time frame, surgical exposition of the crown and bonding of an orthodontic appliance for traction was done to facilitate eruption. SUMMARY: The incisor was integrated to the dental arch without any root or periodontal sequelae. The treatment was considered a success, since both health and aesthetics of the smile were recovered. The importance of the clinical and radiographic diagnosis of the retention of a permanent tooth associated with a pathological entity should be emphasized. The participation of a multidisciplinary team to accomplish the appropriate treatment of such patients is extremely relevant because of the esthetic and functional ramifications of a missing anterior tooth as well as the psychological well-being of the individual.

Prevalencia de los tumores de la región oral y cervicofacial en pacientes atendidos en el Hospital Doctor Roberto Calderón Gutiérrez: años 2000 al 2006 / Prevalencia of the tumors of the oral and cervicofacial region in patients taken care of in Hospital Doctor Roberto Calderón Gutiérrez: years 2000 to the 2006

Esta tesis consiste en el estudio de los diferentes tipos de neoplasias que se presentan en la región oral y cervicofacial, tratadas por los diferentes servicios médicos del Hospital escuela Dr. Roberto Calderón Gutiérrez en el período comprendido enero del año 2000 a diciembre del año 2006. La finalidad de esta tesis es demostrar la prevalencia de los diversos tumores que afectan la región oral y cervicofacial, desglosándolo en las diferentes regiones anatómicas que comprenden la boca, cara, cuello y glándulas salivales. Este estudio es descriptivo, de corte transversal, retrolectivo, no busca relación causa efecto, ni evalúa técnicas quirúrgicas, estudia la prevalencia de tumores, ya sean tratables o no quirúrgicamente. Se espera un seguimiento de este estudio, pero a nivel nacional, para así resaltar la importancia de la atención médica inmediata e interdisciplinaria para estos pacientes, cuyo número va incrementando día a día con la evolución tecnológica e industrial...

Management of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in a 6-year-old girl preserving the associated impacted permanent tooth.

The ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare odontogenic tumor that occurs predominantly in children and is generally associated with unerupted teeth. The choice of treatment for this entity is conservative surgery with enucleation and its prognosis is excellent. However, preserving the associated impacted teeth may make complete removal of the lesion difficult and may explain some cases of recurrence. A case of AFO in a 6-year-old girl treated with enucleation and preservation of an impacted lower left first permanent molar is reported. After two years of follow-up, there were no signs of recurrence and complete spontaneous eruption of the preserved tooth was observed. The present report indicates that the degree of involvement of the impacted tooth by AFO is a fundamental aspect to be considered during radiological analysis and surgical assessment. We concluded that preservation of the impacted permanent teeth associated with this tumor should always be considered and carried out with caution, since they are clearly not included in the surgical cavity.

Odontomas in pediatric dentistry: report of two cases.

Odontomas are developmental disturbances which manifest in the form of denticles or amorphous informes masses comprising all dental tissues, especially enamel and dentin, with variable amounts of pulp and cement. We describe here two clinical cases of odontomas in children, focusing on diagnostic means and the importance of early treatment of these lesions. The standard treatment for the two present cases was surgical removal.

Odontoma compuesto complejo: un caso clínico / Compound complex odontoma: a clinical case

Los odontomas son tumores odontogénicos de hallazgo muy frecuente y son generalmente asintomáticos. Presentaremos un caso de un odontoma compuesto complejo en una mujer de 41 años de edad que provocó la retención de dos piezas dentarias. Un diagnóstico temprano de la lesión permite adoptar mejores medidas para un mejor pronóstico (AU)