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odontogenic

odontogenic

9.9
Coming from the tissues that make teeth
  • adjective
  • /ˌoʊdɒnˈdʒɛnɪk/
  • Specialized
: odontogénico
  • However, jaw masses in general originate in odontogenic cysts or tumors, or from nonodontogenic causes.
  • odontogenic tumor
  • odontogenic keratocysts
  • odontogenic cyst

Examples

  • The dentist explained that some jaw tumors are odontogenic and require specialized treatment.

  • Multiple odontogenic keratocysts of both the maxilla and mandible appear after the seventh year of life.

    Academic text (2004)
  • An ameloblastoma is an odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin that can be locally aggressive.

    Academic text (1999)
  • It will also detect any pathologic processes, such as periodontal disease and odontogenic cysts.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Historically, necrotizing fasciitis has occurred following surgery or minor trauma, but most cases of CCNF are odontogenic in origin.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Second, odontogenic tumors and salivary gland tumors affect different age groups, although there is some overlap.

    Academic text (2003)
  • A maxillofacial surgeon was consulted for adequate treatment of the initial septic foci in those patients whose infections were odontogenic.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Ameloblastoma is the most common odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin, and its manifestations are part of a large spectrum of atypical clinical and pathologic findings.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Craniocervical necrotizing fasciitis is a fulminant soft-tissue infection, usually of odontogenic origin, that requires prompt identification and treatment to ensure survival.

    Academic text (2004)
  • An odontogenic cyst can lead to significant dental issues if not diagnosed early.

Surface Forms

odontogenic positive

Morphology

odontogenic = odonto + genic

Although the word is built from the specialized medical combining form 'odonto' and the suffix '-genic', its meaning is not readily inferable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word odontogenic comes from Greek odont- meaning 'tooth' and -genic meaning 'producing' or 'originating', like in 'generate' or 'genesis'. So an odontogenic problem is one that starts in the tissues that make teeth, which is why the word means 'related to tooth formation'.