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Ameloblastoma (Plastic Surgery)

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Ameloblastoma

What is Ameloblastoma?

Ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor generally present in the jaw bone. The tumor originates from the residual epithelium of the tooth germ, epithelium of odontogenic cysts stratified squamous epithelium and epithelium of the enamel organ.

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Ameloblastoma often causes no symptoms, but signs and symptoms may include pain and a lump or swelling in the jaw. If left untreated, the tumor can grow very large, distorting the shape of the lower face and jaw and shifting teeth out of position

The complications of malignant ameloblastoma are usually due to its local invasiveness or distant metastatic spread. In terms of local complications, it can lead to progressive maxillary and mandibular distortion leading to deformity, pain, and malocclusion.

Ameloblastoma begins in the cells that form the protective enamel lining on your teeth. Rarely, it may start in gum tissue. The exact cause of the tumor is unclear, but several genetic changes (mutations) may be involved in the development of ameloblastoma.

  • Poor oral hygiene.
  • Disregard to any swelling in the jaw.
  • Ethnicity - ameloblastoma is more common in African and Asian populations.

Ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin. It is locally aggressive with unlimited growth capacity and has a high potential for malignant transformation as well as metastasis. Ameloblastoma has no established preventive measures although majority of patients are between ages 30 and 60 years.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Ameloblastoma treatment usually includes surgery to remove the tumor. Ameloblastoma often grows into the nearby jawbone, so surgeons may need to remove the affected part of the jawbone.

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How is it treated?

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Wide resection of the jaw is usually the recommended treatment for ameloblastoma, should priority be given to the recurrence rate. However, radical surgery often means that the patients have serious complications including facial deformity, masticatory dysfunction, and abnormal jaw movement.

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