Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23th International Scientific Congress, Muğla, Türkiye, 26 - 30 Mayıs 2016, ss.133
Objective: The report addresses points and pitfalls concerning surgery to remove extensive odontoma with unerupted tooth.
Case: A 16 year old female presented with pain in relation to left posterior teeth in the upper jaw. Panoramic radiography patient revealed a
radiopaque lesion measuring 5 cm × 3 cm approximately in the left maxilla extending from alveolar ridge to the maxillary sinus in relation to
the 27 region, encircled by a radiolucent band, 27 was impacted in an unusual position. Surgical enuclation management was preferred.
Conclusion: The present case appears to have similar behavior and prognosis of smaller odontomas. In this way, the conservative surgery
approach appears to be indicated for such lesions.