Odontomas are the most common type of odontogenic tumours occurring within the jaws and are frequently associated with retained deciduous teeth interfering with the eruption of permanent teeth. This paper reports the case of a 11 year old boy with the complaint of retained deciduous teeth in the upper front tooth region. Intra-oral examination revealed the presence of retained deciduous teeth 51,61 and unerupted permanent masses in the form of tooth-like structures present above the root apices of 51,61 causing root resorption and impeding the eruption of both the permanent maxillary central incisors. Surgical removal of the lesion was done and spontaneous eruption occurred within 6 months. Early intervention especially in pediatric patients is very important for better behavior management, restoring teeth as well as for the psychological well being of the patient.
KEYWORDS: Compound odontoma, impacted teeth, odontoma, maxillary central incisor
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