Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

OSTEOMA OF MANDIBLE - A CASE REPORT

Ramesh Babu V, Lakshmi Sagar V

Osteoma is an slow growing asymptomatic lesion. It is an benign tumour composed of mature compact or cancellous bone. It can be central, peripheral or extraskeletal.The central osteoma arises from the endosteum, the peripheral osteoma from the periosteum and the extra-skeletal soft tissue osteoma usually develops within the muscle [1] . Here a case report of osteoma in the lower border of the angle of the mandible in a 14 year old patient is presented. The osteoma was surgically excised.

Published Date: 2011-09-30;