Odontoma Soft

Odontoma is a benign tumor consisting of dental tissues (cementum, dentin and enamel). There are hard and soft odontomas, as well as single and multiple. Most tumors develop on the upper jaw or premolars of the lower jaw, less often on the lower molars and molars.

Soft tissue odontoma is a consequence of hereditary changes in the cellular structure of human teeth. To date, about 500 genes have been identified. Dysfunction of which leads to the occurrence of dentofacial anomalies. Such developmental anomalies are observed in every 8-9 children living in Europe. Early diagnosis is practically not used in our country very often the disease is discovered by chance during a routine examination. Odontosis syndrome manifests itself after birth, and the disease begins to develop rapidly, mainly from 4-5 years. This diagnosis was made