Odontoma
Odontoma
Definition
A benign, slow growing, and painless hamartomatous tumor occurring in tooth-bearing areas of the jaws. According to the presence or absence of tooth-like structures, it is classified as complex type or compound type. Odontoma of complex type is characterized by the presence of enamel and dentin and the absence of tooth-like structures. It is treated with local excision. If it is incompletely removed, it may recur. Odontoma of compound type is characterized by the presence of tooth-like structures. It is treated by local excision. Recurrences have not been reported.
Also known as fibro-odontoma, fibroodontoma, odontoma, odontoma, benign — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcareous tooth | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Calcareous tooth | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |