INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What type of odontoma is mostly found in the anterior with a bunch of anterior teeth?

  1. Complex odontoma

  2. Compound odontoma

  3. Ameloblastic fibroma

  4. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor

The correct answer is: Compound odontoma

Compound odontomas are mostly found in the anterior region and consist of a collection of dental tissues that resemble normal teeth, such as enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp. This type of odontoma often presents as a mass with multiple small tooth-like structures. In contrast, complex odontomas are irregular masses of dental tissues without the typical tooth-like structures seen in compound odontomas. Ameloblastic fibromas and adenomatoid odontogenic tumors are different entities with distinct characteristics and locations in the oral cavity, making them less likely options for the scenario described in the question.