Odontomas
Odontomas are the most common type of odontogenic tumor and are generally considered hamartomas rather than true neoplasms. They are benign growths composed of dental tissues such as enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp, typically arranged in a disorganized way that reflects tooth development.
There are two main types of odontomas. Compound odontomas consist of multiple small tooth‑like structures and
Most odontomas are asymptomatic and discovered incidentally on routine radiographs. They can interfere with eruption of
Radiographs show well‑circumscribed radiopaque lesions. Compound odontomas present as clusters of miniature tooth‑like units within a
Treatment typically involves surgical enucleation or excision of the lesion, with removal of any impacted tooth
Epidemiology and associations: odontomas usually present in individuals under 20 years of age, with no strong