composite odontoma

odontoma /odon·to·ma/ (o″don-to´mah) any odontogenic tumor, especially a composite odontoma.

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composite odontoma  one consisting of both enamel and dentin in an abnormal pattern.

radicular odontoma  one associated with a tooth root, or formed when the root was developing.

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composite odontoma,

an odontogenic tumor characterized by the formation of calcified enamel and dentin in an abnormal arrangement caused by lack of morphodifferentiation. Also called complex odontoma.

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composite,

n in dentistry, material made from mixture of resin and silica used in tooth-colored fillings and other restorative work. It was created as an alternative to metallic fillings, which were much more visible due to their dark coloring. Also known as a
resin matrix.

composite cement,

n a dental adhesive made of colloidal silica powder combined with the matrix monomer dimethacrylate.

composite odontoma,

n See odontoma, compound.

composite resin,

n See resin, composite.

composites, hybrid,

n.pl resins made from a combination of macrofill and microfill particles that are generally considered easy to polish and highly resistant to fracture and wear. They may be used for either anterior or posterior applications. See also resin, composite and resin-filled.

composites, macrofilled,

n.pl strong resins made from small particles filled with either glass or quartz. They may be difficult to polish. See also resin, composite and resin-filled.

composites, microfilled,

n.pl filled resins made from finely ground silica used for anterior esthetic restorations because they polish well and retain their shine. See also resin, composite and resin-filled.

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odontoma

a non-neoplastic malformation, a hamartoma, consisting of a mixture of enamel, dentine and cementum.

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ameloblastic odontoma

contains true neoplastic ameloblastic tissue. See ameloblastic odontoma.

complex odontoma

all the dental tissues are represented but not in an organized form.

composite odontoma

one consisting of both enamel and dentine in an abnormal pattern.

compound odontoma

all the dental tissues are present and organized into denticles, tooth-like structures.

radicular odontoma

one associated with a tooth root, or formed when the root was developing.

temporal odontoma

most commonly in the mastoid process of the petrous temporal bone manifested as a discharging sinus at the base of the ear. Is a dentigerous cyst.