PMC6710944_01
Retained right mandibular primary first molar
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F1
He was examined clinically and had all permanent teeth erupted with retained right primary mandibular first molar (Fig. 1), while the contralateral tooth, i.e., the mandibular premolars already erupted and were normally positioned in the arch, on the contrary, the right mandibular premolar erupted buccally.
Calcified structures into the extracted socket
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After extracting the same, small calcified structures were observed (Fig. 2) in the extracted socket.
Calcified radiopaque structures
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Elevation of the flap
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F4
After the extraction of the primary teeth, two vertical incisions were given followed by the elevation of the flap (Fig. 4), and all the calcified tooth-like structures were surgically removed.
Wound closure by 3-0 silk suture
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F5
Finally, the wound was closed by the 3-0 silk suture (Fig. 5).
Calcified tooth-like structures
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Histopathological section
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Postoperative intraoral periapical radiograph
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The postoperative radiograph showed complete excision of odontomas and wound healing was satisfactory without any complications (Fig. 8).