Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports

Muharrem Ergun Dudak; Tutku Tekin; Huseyin Koca

doi:10.7126/cumudj.1668935

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Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports

Abstract

Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors composed of dental tissues, including enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp. They are often asymptomatic and are discovered incidentally during routine radiographic examinations. However, in some cases, they may present with symptoms such as pain, paresthesia, and abnormalities in tooth positioning. Odontomas are categorized into two primary types: compound and complex. Surgical excision remains the standard treatment approach. In this case series, odontomas were diagnosed and treated in six patients spanning different age groups. Histopathological analysis confirmed two cases of compound odontoma and four cases of complex odontoma. No recurrence was noted during long-term follow-up. Our findings underscore that odontomas can be effectively managed through surgical excision performed under general or local anesthesia. Additionally, a multidisciplinary approach enables treatment without requiring the extraction of associated teeth.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Muharrem Ergun Dudak ^*
0000-0002-8424-8008
Türkiye

Tutku Tekin
0000-0002-1467-4757
Türkiye

Huseyin Koca
0000-0002-4078-0262
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 1, 2026

Submission Date

April 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 29 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1668935

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA59FU26TA

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Dudak, M. E., Tekin, T., & Koca, H. (2026). Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 29(2), 371-377. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1668935

AMA

1.Dudak ME, Tekin T, Koca H. Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2026;29(2):371-377. doi:10.7126/cumudj.1668935

Chicago

Dudak, Muharrem Ergun, Tutku Tekin, and Huseyin Koca. 2026. “Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 29 (2): 371-77. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1668935.

EndNote

Dudak ME, Tekin T, Koca H (July 1, 2026) Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 29 2 371–377.

IEEE

[1]M. E. Dudak, T. Tekin, and H. Koca, “Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports”, Cumhuriyet Dent J, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 371–377, July 2026, doi: 10.7126/cumudj.1668935.

ISNAD

Dudak, Muharrem Ergun - Tekin, Tutku - Koca, Huseyin. “Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 29/2 (July 1, 2026): 371-377. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1668935.

JAMA

1.Dudak ME, Tekin T, Koca H. Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2026;29:371–377.

MLA

Dudak, Muharrem Ergun, et al. “Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, vol. 29, no. 2, July 2026, pp. 371-7, doi:10.7126/cumudj.1668935.

Vancouver

1.Muharrem Ergun Dudak, Tutku Tekin, Huseyin Koca. Various Approaches for Odontoma Treatment and Follow-Up Outcomes Over 2–25 Years: A Series of Six Case Reports. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2026 Jul. 1;29(2):371-7. doi:10.7126/cumudj.1668935