Open AccessSurgical management of ameloblastoma: Conservative or radical approach
Author(s) -
Ramakant Dandriyal,
Atul Gupta,
Swati Pant,
Hitesh Hans Baweja
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
national journal of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-3418
pISSN - 0975-5950
DOI - 10.4103/0975-5950.85849
Subject(s) - enucleation , medicine , ameloblastoma , curettage , radical surgery , surgery , marsupialization , conservative management , adamantinoma , mandibular neoplasms , maxilla , dentistry , cancer , cyst
The ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin that exhibits a locally aggressive behavior with a high level of recurrence, being believed theoretically to come from dental lamina remains, the enamel organ in development, epithelial cover of odontogenic cysts or from the cells of the basal layer of the oral mucosa. Especially larger, aggressive lesions require a more radical surgical approach resulting in large jaw defects. This paper discusses our experiences in the management of ameloblastoma tumor in 20 such patients.