title: Multiple compound odontomas in mandible: A rarity.
abstract: Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors composed of enamel, dentine, and cementum and pulp tissue. They are usually clinically asymptomatic, but often associated with tooth eruption disturbances. The present study reports an unusual case of eleven odontomas in the left lateral incisor-canine region of lower jaw. A 26 years old female presented to the department of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics in H.P. Govt. Dental College and Hospital Shimla for the treatment of misaligned teeth. Clinical examination revealed that the lower left lateral incisor was missing. Patient was advised for radiographs, which revealed a mixed radiopaque lesion associated to impacted lower left canine. The histological report in this case indicated a compound odontoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Himachal Pradesh Government Dental College and Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Sanjeev
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vaid
authors.forename: Rangeela
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ram
authors.forename: Vinay Kumar
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Bhardwaj
authors.forename: Mohinder
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chandel
authors.forename: Pravesh
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jhingta
authors.forename: Nishant
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Negi
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sharma
keywords: Delayed tooth eruption; mandibular; odontoma