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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is a odontoma and a supernumerary bud?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Different things: An odontoma is a tumor originating from a tooth and containing dental tissue (as enamel, dentin, or cementum). On an x-ray it looks like a malformed tooth. A supernumerary tooth is an "extra" tooth.

Answered 1/16/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Distinct entities: Odontoma is a benign mixed odontogenic tumor. Supernumerary teeth are teeth present in addition to the normal tooth set.

Answered 4/12/2015

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