Odontoma is the most frequent odontogenic gnathic tumor, which is considered to be a hamartomatous lesion rather than an actual odontogenic tumor. Odontoma is basically composed of enamel and dentin, while it could also have various contents of cementum and pulp tissue. These lesions may manifest in two specific forms, including the compound type with multiple, small, tooth-like structures and ...

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare benign mixed odontogenic tumor. It is a slow-growing generally asymptomatic lesion and more prevalent in children and adolescents. This article presents interesting case of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma involving anterior maxilla of 15-year-old male patient. Occlusal radiograph showed a large, well-demarcated radiolucency with radiopaque areas and minia...

INTRODUCTION Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is defined as a benign odontogenic tumor with slow growing behavior. Its prevalence is rare. AFO is characterized by histologic features of ameloblastic fibroma (AF) with the formation of enamel and dentine. CASE PRESENTATION This is a case report of AFO accompanied with a number of impacted deciduous teeth and its management in a 4-year old boy....

introduction: ameloblastic fibro-odontoma is a rare, benign, asymptomatic tumor. the term ameloblastic fibro-odontoma was first used by hooker in 1967 as a separate lesion from ameloblastic odontoma.   case report: this case report describes an eleven years old female with large ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in the right maxillary sinus.   conclusion: there is a low potential for recurrence after...

Odontomas represent the most common type of odontogenic benign jaws tumors among patients younger than 20 years of age. These tumors are composed of enamel, dentine, cementum, and pulp tissue. According to the World Health Organization classification, two distinct types of odontomas are acknowledged: complex and compound odontoma. In complex odontomas, all dental tissues are formed, but appeare...