composite odontoma

composite odontoma
an odontogenic tumor of the jaws, most commonly of the molar region, composed of both ectodermal and mesodermal tooth components. The two types are compound composite odontoma and complex composite odontoma.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • complex composite odontoma — a common type of composite odontoma, with calcified dental tissues in an irregular mass, and without morphologic similarity to even rudimentary teeth. Complex composite odontoma, characterized microscopically by irregular spaces containing… …   Medical dictionary

  • compound composite odontoma — a composite odontoma in which the enamel and dentin are laid down so that the structure bears a superficial anatomic resemblance to normal teeth …   Medical dictionary

  • ameloblastic odontoma — a rare, slow growing, mixed odontogenic tumor that combines the characteristics of composite odontoma and ameloblastoma, and occurs more commonly on the mandible than on the maxilla …   Medical dictionary

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