| Autor: |
de MENESES, Raelly Katharinne Lima, da ROCHA, Talytha Barbosa, dos SANTOS, Camila Maria Belarmino, BARROS, Elton Fernandes, CUNHA, John Lennon Silva, NONAKA, Cassiano Francisco Weege, ALVES, Pollianna Muniz |
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Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology; Jun2024, Vol. 137 Issue 6, pe264-e264, 1p |
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Dilated odontoma (DO) represents the most extreme manifestation of dens invaginatus, a dental anomaly characterized by its predominantly spherical shape, giving it the name "dilated" odontoma. In this series, we present three cases of DOs with a focus on their imaging characteristics. All cases occurred in males, with an average age of 27.0 years (SD±4.5), and were asymptomatic. Two of the lesions were located in the mandible, while one was found in the maxilla. Radiographically, these lesions exhibited an abnormal shape that resembled a tooth crown, featuring a central radiolucent area surrounded by radiopaque structures resembling dentin and enamel. These structures were enclosed by a thin radiolucent halo. Treatment involved conservative surgical excision. Morphologically, the lesions were predominantly composed of dentin, with some areas resembling enamel matrix. The final diagnosis was confirmed as DO. A careful analysis of imaging findings is crucial to ensure an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of this dental malformation, thus preventing potential physiological, aesthetic, and functional issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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