Odontome – A Single-institutional Cross-sectional Study of 31 Years from Mumbai and Case Report with Modified Gallego’s Stain

Abstract

Odontomas are the most prevalent type of benign odontogenic tumor. They are made up of several dental hard and soft tissues arranged in diverse patterns. They have slowed growth and normally do not have any symptoms to go along with it. They are not regarded as real neoplasms and are more commonly referred to as hamartomas. There have been very few retrospective studies published in the literature. The aim of this study was to examine the clinical findings and histological aspects of 17 odontoma cases as a single-institutional investigation. It is a study that was conducted in the past. Data from 17 odontoma cases were collected, then separated, and statistically analyzed based on the number of instances reported, the kind of odontoma, the site of occurrence, age, sex, clinical and histological features, and so on. A brief case report is also provided. Of the 17 cases of odontoma reported, 14 were complex odontoma and only 3 were compound odontoma. The age group of 20–29 years had the highest incidence. It was discovered more commonly in the lower jaw than in the maxilla. The study indicated a higher prevalence of complex odontomas than compound odontomas in males aged 20–29 years (third decade of life). Early detection and treatment are critical for avoiding disparities.