A Case of Complex Composite Odontoma in the Hard Palate

Hyun Young Kim, Han Joong Kim

Corresponding author: Han Joong Kim. Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Korea.

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Published Online: Jul 24, 2015

Abstract

Odontomas may occur anywhere in the jaws, but they are found most frequently in the third molar and cuspid regions of the mandible. The causes of the odontoma is not known. Although these benign odontogenic tumors grow slowly and are ordinary asymptomatic, they may reach considerable size and should be removed.

Author has been experienced a case of complex odontoma on the hard palate. A 40 year old female who complained protruded mass on left side of hard palate. This hard mass was completely resected and primary closure was carried out in layers.

Pathologic diagnosis was complex composite odontoma. Author reported an experience and reviewed literatures.