Complex odontome of impacted maxillary permanent lateral incisor and canine with congenitally missing central incisor - a rare case

Odontomas are considered to be most common odontogenic tumors of the oral cavity. Most of the odontomes are asymptomatic and are discovered during routine radiographic investigations. The exact etiology of odontomes is still not known. Generally, it may cause disturbance with the eruption of the teeth, most commonly delayed eruption or deflection. The purpose of this case report is to present and discuss the case of a nine year old child with complex odontome, obstructing the eruption of permanent maxillary right lateral incisor and canine with congenitally missing central incisor. Radiopaque calcified masses were revealed in the radiograph between the primary maxillary incisors and the masses were surgically removed to facilitate the eruption of the tooth.