EXPEDIENCY OF CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT) IN 13 YEAR OLD BOY FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF COMPOUND ODONTOMA IN THE MAXILLARY ARCH

Authors

  • SHITAL KIRAN D.P., ROHAN K BHATT, MEGHA PATEL, CHHAYA PATEL Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Uvarsad, Gujarat, India

Keywords:

CBCT, treatment planning, Pediatric dentistry, odontoma

Abstract

Background: Odontoma are benign tumors of odontogenic origin combining mesenchymal and epithelial dental elements that give rise to ameloblasts and odontoblasts. In recent years, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been used in the diagnosis and treatment planning of this condition. Case report: A compound odontoma in a 13-year-old male, associated with an erupted permanent Canine is described, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of this lesion. CBCT was performed and enabled the visualization of a radiopaque image compatible with an odontoma, the patient underwent surgical excision of the lesion and12 month follow up was taken. Conclusion: CBCT is a vital auxiliary tool, aiding in both accurate diagnosis and precise treatment planning. It is currently a technology accessible to most pediatric dentists and should be beneficial considering the diagnostic information provided as well as the cost-benefit ratio for the patient.

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Published

2014-10-01

How to Cite

CHHAYA PATEL, S. K. D. R. K. B. M. P. . (2014). EXPEDIENCY OF CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT) IN 13 YEAR OLD BOY FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF COMPOUND ODONTOMA IN THE MAXILLARY ARCH. Indo-European Journal of Dental Therapy and Research, 2(3), 237–240. Retrieved from https://ijddmr.org/index.php/iejdtr/article/view/83

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2014)

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