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Ameloblastic Fibroma Associated With Impacted 3rd Molar: A Case Report

Journal: International Healthcare Research Journal (Vol.1, No. 7)

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Page : 18-21

Keywords : Ameloblastic Fibroma; Odontogenic Tumors; Jaw Tumors; Neoplasm; Hamartoma;

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Abstract

Ameloblastic fibroma is an uncommon mixed neoplasm of odontogenic origin with a relative frequency between 1.5 – 4.5%. It can occur either in the mandible or maxilla, but predominantly seen in the posterior region of the mandible. It occurs in the first two decades of life. Most of the times it is associated with tooth enclosure, causing a delay in eruption or altering the dental eruption sequence. The common clinical manifestation is a slow growing painless swelling and is detected during routine radiographic examination. There is controversy in the mode of treatment, whether conservative or aggressive. Here we reported a 38 year old male patient referred for evaluation of painless swelling on the right posterior region of the mandible associated with clinically missing 3rd molar. The lesion was completely enucleated under general anesthesia along with the extraction of impacted molar.

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