title: Complex odontoma.
abstract: Odontomas are hamartomatous lesions or malformations composed of mature enamel, dentin, and pulp. They may be compound or complex, depending on the extent of morphodifferentiation or their resemblance to normal teeth. The etiology of odontoma is unknown, although several theories have been proposed. This article describes a case of a large infected complex odontoma in the residual mandibular ridge, resulting in considerable mandibular expansion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Oxford Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Preetha
authors.forename: Bharati S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Balikai
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sujatha
authors.forename: Anuradha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Ganapathy
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007570:Jaw Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009810:Odontoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography