Osteomas in pediatric oral surgery practice

Conclusions: 1. Osteomas of the maxillofacial region in children are most commonly observed in the older school-age group, with the most frequent localization being the body of the mandible and the area of the paranasal sinuses. Inflammatory processes and trauma against a background of hereditary predisposition are among the provoking factors for their development. 2. The clinical presentation and morphological structure of osteomas in children do not significantly differ from those in adults. The generally accepted treatment approach, namely, dynamic monitoring of small-sized tumors and complete surgical removal in cases of disease progression or the development of deformities is fully justified. 3. Not with standing the advancements in scientific and technological progress and improved diagnostic capabilities, the issues of the etiology, pathogenesis and nosological classification of osteoid osteomas remain debatable and require further in-depth investigation.