Complex odontome in posterior maxilla: A rare occurenc

Odontomas are the most common benign tumor of jaw constituting 22% of all odontogenic tumors. They
are categorised under the benign calcified odontogenic tumors. It is considered to be hamartoma, that is,
tumor like malformations. Odontomas are usually small resembling the size of the tooth. Large odontomas
are rare. Complex odontomas are usually located in the posterior region of the mandible. In this case,
complex odontoma was large with the size of approx. 5 cm and located in the posterior maxilla. The
sole management depends upon the early diagnosis, histopathological examination and excision of these
tissues.

Keywords: Odontome, Complex odontome, Compound odontome.