Dr. Francisco Rábago is a specialist in oral surgery and has performed interventions in very complicated cases due to the diagnosis presented by the patient.
An odontoma is a benign tumor of odontogenic origin, that is, related to the development of teeth. It consists of dental tissue that has grown irregularly.
The average age of onset is usually 14 years. These types of cases come to Rbg Clinic in young patients who are severely limited not only by their oral health but also psychologically. The postoperative period is similar to that of having a wisdom tooth removed.
WHAT IS DONE IN CASES OF TUMORS?
In these cases, it must be surgically removed, as it can cause local complications such as: tooth retention, displacement of teeth, bone destruction, formation of cystic or tumorous lesions such as ameloblastoma, among others.
It's a good idea to see a dentist if you notice even the slightest discomfort. Most often, these conditions are detected during checkups or as a result of discomfort manifested by a lump. In the case we're showing today, the patient had been diagnosed with a small odontoma that had caused the loss of several teeth. These types of patients often arrive at the clinic with low self-esteem and difficulty relating to others.
SURGICAL INTERVENTION
It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia. During surgery, the specialist will remove the non-benign tumor. Odontomas are benign, meaning they are not cancerous, and they do not usually grow back once they are removed.
