A patient reported with a complaint of missing maxillary canine, a radiograph was taken, which is shown below. What seems to be the most probable reason for the canine to not erupt?
Most odontomas are detected during the first two decades of life, and the mean age at the time of diagnosis is 14 years. The majority of these lesions are completely asymptomatic, being discovered on a routine radiographic examination or when films are taken to determine the reason for failure of a tooth to erupt.
Key Concept
Radiographically, the compound odontoma appears as a collection of toothlike structures of varying size and shape surrounded by a narrow radiolucent zone.
Congenitally missing canine
Complex odontoma blocking the path of eruption of canine
AOT blocking the path of eruption of canine
Compound odontoma blocking the path of eruption of canine