Composite odontome of molar
Object numberGC.8691
TitleComposite odontome of molar
DescriptionTooth. A complex composite odontome in relation to a maxillary left molar.
From a male aged 21 years who complained of toothache and a disagreeable taste in the mouth. The tooth to which the tumour was related was the only one in that molar area and no history of previous extractions could be obtained. The tumour was removed without any difficulty by means of an elevator used on the facial aspect. A considerable quantity of pus escaped but there was no involvement of the maxillary air sinus.
The tumour forms a very irregular mass of the various elements which compose the teeth, bone, dentine, and enamel. Its diameters vary from a maximum of 22 mm. to a minimum of 18 mm. and the tumour weighs 5.3 gm.
Object nameTOOTH, molar
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen