Manejo quirúrgico del odontoma compuesto mandibular. Reporte de caso.

Abstract

Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors with a high prevalence rate in the maxillary region. They are composed of odontogenic epithelium, mesenchymal tissue, and dental tissue. Odontomas are usually tumors that are incidentally diagnosed by radiographic examinations. Their exact etiology remains unknown, but they have been associated with factors such as infections, trauma, severe dental crowding, and genetic mutations. This research aims to report the clinical case of a 24-year-old male patient who attended the Dental Specialties Center of the Catholic University of Cuenca, Campus Azogues, for the extraction of a root remnant of tooth 1.6. During the radiographic examination, an important finding was observed in the mandibular area, which was diagnosed as a compound odontoma, a diagnosis that was later confirmed by imaging studies. Treatment was surgical, using the enucleation technique. Follow-up and control were performed at 6 months and 1 year postoperatively, and the outcomes were favorable.

Keywords: compound odontoma, histopathology, enucleation, radiography, surgical treatment