Radhakrishnan, Raghu (2012) An erupted odontoma associated with pigmentation: A histogenetic and histological perspective. Indian Journal of Dental Research, 23 (5). p. 699.
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Abstract
Odontomas are hamartomatous malformations of odontogenic origin composed of all the structures that form the tooth. Pigmentation associated with odontomas is rare, with only two cases reported in the literature. The genesis of this composite malformation is attributable to the organizational failure of the developing odontogenic apparatus leading to abnormal morphodifferentiation. Although some odontomas erupt into the oral cavity, it defies the existing views of normal physiologic tooth movement thus raising questions over the use of this term. Here, we review a case of large odontoma in a 23-year-old male surfacing into the oral cavity from its intraosseous location. The unusual occurrence of melanotic pigmentation in the odontogenic epithelial rests was demonstrated by Mason Fontana special stain. The histogenesis of this unusual entity and explanation to its possible occurrence is discussed.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Erupted odontoma, hamartoma, mixed odontogenic tumor, odontoma, pigmentation |
Subjects: | Dentistry > MCODS Manipal > Oral Pathology and Microbiology |
Depositing User: | KMC Manipal |
Date Deposited: | 13 Apr 2013 04:56 |
Last Modified: | 07 Nov 2016 10:39 |
URI: | http://eprints.manipal.edu/id/eprint/79681 |
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