Odontoma compound. Presentation of a case
Journal Title: Revista Información Científica - Year 2018, Vol 97, Issue 2
Abstract
It was presented the clinical case of an 8-year-old boy, who was attended in the clinic of "Mártires de Jamaica" Polyclinic, in Manuel Tames municipality of Guantanamo province, accompanied by the mother concerned about the non-eruption of tooth 21. On clinical examination, was observed absence of tooth 21 with space for its location with slight increase in volume at the bottom of the vestibular sulcus at the level of the area hard to palpation. Panoramic x-ray is indicated, with a radiolucent image with numerous radio opaque formations that resemble dental structures and a radiolucent band in its periphery presumptively diagnosed as a compound odontoma. It is referred to the second level of attention for excresis and definitive diagnosis. Some characteristics of its etiology, diagnosis and treatment were discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Omar Abel Ricardo Chacon, Yanelsy Cantillo Balart, Sara Jane Simons Preval
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