Need for histopathological examination of odontomas.

Author: Shetty sSR ; Rao PK ; Chatra L ; Shenai P.
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Odontoma, Compound odontoma, Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma, Radiological features, Histopathology.
From: Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences 2011;8(1):59-65
CountryPapua New Guinea
Language:English
Abstract: Odontomas are benign hamartomas which are often detected on routine radiographic examinations for other dental complaints. They are usually surgically removed but are rarely examined histopathologically. We report two cases with identical radiological features but different histopathological outcome, thus stressing the importance of histopathological examination of odontoma.