Open AccessImpacted permanent maxillary central incisor in paediatric patient : Diagnosis, treatment, consequences
Author(s) -
Garima Singh Ass.Prof,
Amil Sharma Sen lec,
Omkar Singh Yadav Ass.prof,
Nagesh Khurana Mds
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0974-4916
pISSN - 0974-3979
DOI - 10.33882/clinicaldent.13.24905
Subject(s) - medicine , odontogenic , odontoma , asymptomatic , lesion , maxillary central incisor , dentistry , malignant transformation , impacted tooth , conservative treatment , incisor , orthodontics , surgery , pathology , molar
Odontomas are commonly encountered benign odontogenic tumours. They are broadly classified as complex and compound odontoma. This paper describes a case of compound odontomas in paediatric patient that remained undiagnosed because of asymptomatic nature. This case was reported to the dental clinic for missing upper front tooth and compromised aesthetics. A conservative surgical approach was followed to remove odontoma. This paper also describes the rare consequence, i.e., transformation of benign odontoma to a malignant lesion, that could have led to a more complicated clinical condition if left undiagnosed and/ or untreated. Concerning the consequences, it is advised that an early diagnosis will allow the adoption of less complex treatment and better prognosis.Key Words : Odontoma ,Central Incisor ,Malignant lesion