Odontomas in Early Childhood: A Rare Presentation of Compound Odontomas in Primary Dentition

Abstract

Odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumors. odontomas have been classified as a benign tumor, more as a hamartomata’s mass rather than a neoplastic one. Morphologically divided into subgroups, complex and compound odontomas. it appears most likely in the permanent dentition with higher incidence in the anterior maxillary region and posterior mandible. it may cause multiple impactions, retention of primary teeth and malocclusion as a future consequence. in extreme cases of large sized odontomas, it may be accompanied by multiple infections and serious complications. we present two cases of compound odontomas associated with primary dentition which is exceedingly rare.