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    <journal-meta>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
      <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
      <journal-title-group>
        <journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
      </journal-title-group>
      <issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
      <issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
      </publisher>
    </journal-meta>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">438</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2025.51002</article-id>
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      <article-categories>
        <subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
          <subject>Dentistry</subject>
        </subj-group>
      </article-categories>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>Management of Complex Odontoma Causes Delayed Eruption of Lower Right First Permanent Molar: A Case Report&#13;
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      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Alshami</surname>
            <given-names>Najwa</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Albalawi</surname>
            <given-names>Sarah</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <pub-date pub-type="ppub">
        <day>22</day>
        <month>10</month>
        <year>2025</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>5</volume>
      <issue>10</issue>
      <fpage>507</fpage>
      <lpage>512</lpage>
      <permissions>
        <copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
        <copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
        <license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
          <license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
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      </permissions>
      <abstract>
        <p>Introduction: Odontomas are considered developmental anomalies that result from defects during the maturation phase of morpho-differentiation. They are the most common type of odontogenic tumours. Typically, they are asymptomatic and are often discovered incidentally during routine radiographic examinations. According to the World Health Organization classification, odontomas are classified into two distinct types: complex and compound. Although these lesions are generally benign, odontomas can occasionally disrupt tooth eruption, leading to issues such as impaction, delayed eruption, or retention of both primary and permanent teeth. This study aimed to describe the dental management of a patient with an odontoma at King Abdulaziz Medical City – Jeddah.&#13;
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Case Description: The patient was a healthy 10-year-old Saudi boy who presented to the paediatric dental clinic. His father expressed concern regarding the delayed eruption of the lower right permanent first molar. Intraoral examination revealed the absence of the lower right permanent first molar, with tooth-like hard tissue in its place. Panoramic radiography revealed a radiopaque mass, which was subsequently diagnosed as a complex odontoma. Following interdisciplinary consultation among the dental departments, the decision was made to surgically remove the odontoma. The patient was followed up for nearly two years after removal. During this period, the impacted lower right first molar erupted spontaneously, and the occlusion stabilized approximately two years postoperatively.&#13;
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Conclusion: Early detection and appropriate treatment planning for odontomas are crucial for ensuring optimal patient care and outcomes. By remaining informed, dental professionals can provide effective management and promote long-term oral health in their patients.&#13;
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      </abstract>
      <kwd-group>
        <kwd>Paediatric dentistry</kwd>
        <kwd> Odontoma</kwd>
        <kwd> Dental management</kwd>
        <kwd> Root dilacerations</kwd>
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