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Journal of Orthodontic and Periodontal Biomaterials Research

2024 Volume 4 Issue 1

Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Management of Complex Odontomas in Pediatric Patients: Two Case Reports


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  1. Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, China.
  2. Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Bulgaria.
Abstract

Odontomas, the most prevalent mixed odontogenic tumors, can obstruct the eruption of adjacent teeth and cause functional difficulties in mastication. Management of tooth impaction associated with odontomas depends on the stage of root development and the tumor’s location within the alveolar bone. This case report aims to illustrate the outcomes of combined surgical and orthodontic management in growing patients with odontomas. Two pediatric patients—a 8-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl—presented with sizable odontomas in the posterior maxilla. Radiographic examination revealed that the first molars on the affected sides were impacted due to the tumors. Treatment involved surgical excision of the odontomas. In the younger patient, the impacted developing molar erupted naturally into the oral cavity 14 months post-surgery, whereas the older patient required orthodontic traction to successfully guide the impacted molar into position. Large posterior odontomas can cause displacement, impaction, and root malformations of neighboring molars. Early detection and removal, prior to root completion, may allow for spontaneous eruption; otherwise, orthodontic intervention is necessary. Collaborative, interdisciplinary planning is crucial for optimal management of young patients with odontomas.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Wang S, Dumitru RR. Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Management of Complex Odontomas in Pediatric Patients: Two Case Reports. . 2024;4(1):67-78.
APA
Wang, S., & Dumitru, R. R. (2024). Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Management of Complex Odontomas in Pediatric Patients: Two Case Reports. Journal of Orthodontic and Periodontal Biomaterials Research, 4(1), 67-78.
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