Surgical management of a large complex odontoma of the mandibular angle-ramus region through intra-oral buccal approach--A case report.
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2005-12-01
Authors
Ogunlewe, M.O.
Adeyemo, W.L.
Ladeinde, A.L.
Bamgbose, B.O.
Ajayi, O.F.
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Niger Postgrad Med J
Abstract
Large complex odontomas of the jaws are rare. A report of a large complex odontoma of the mandibular angle-ramus region enucleated through intra-oral buccal approach is presented. A review of the literature on different modalities of treatment is also undertaken. A large expansile complex odontoma of the angle-ramus region of the mandible was excised through an intraoral buccal approach under general anaesthesia. Recovery and immediate post-operative period were uneventful. There was no altered sensation in the distribution of the inferior alveolar nerve and lingual nerve; and wound healing was satisfactory. Post-operative radiograph 2 years after the operation showed satisfactory bone regeneration. Intraoral buccal approach to large complex odontomas of the angle-ramus region of the mandible is a relatively safe procedure with minimal complication.
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Odontoma , Large , Complex , Mandible , Inraoral approach , Research Subject Categories::ODONTOLOGY
Citation
Ogunlewe MO, Adeyemo WL, Ladeinde AL, Bamgbose BO, Ajayi OF. Surgical management of a large complex odontoma of the mandibular angle-ramus region through intra-oral buccal approach--A case report. Niger Postgrad Med J. 2005 Dec;12(4):312-5.