Abstract

ARAB OGHLI, Ayham et al. A large ameloblastic fibro-odontoma of the right mandible. Med. oral patol. oral cir.bucal (Internet) [online]. 2007, vol.12, n.1, pp.34-37. ISSN 1698-6946.

The ameloblastic fibro-odontoma is a rare mixed odontogenic tumor. It occurs predominantly in children and young adults with no sex predilection and locates most often in the posterior segment of the mandible. A painless swelling is the most common clinical sign. Radiologically, ameloblastic fibro-odontoma shows a circumscribed radiolucency, which contains radio-opaque foci of various sizes and shapes. Histological examination reveals a fibrous soft tissue, islands of odontogenic epithelium and a disordered mixture of dental tissues. The tumor produces enamel or enamel matrix, dentin and cementum. The treatment of ameloblastic fibro-odontomas usually consists of enucleation or surgical curettage, which is possible due to their benign biological behaviour.

Keywords : Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma; mixed odontogenic tumor; benign tumor.

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