Ameloblastic Fibrodentinoma: A Rarity in Odontogenic Tumors

Abstract

Ameloblastic fibrodentinoma is a rare, benign, mixed odontogenic tumor composed of odontogenic epithelium, immature connective tissue and is characterized by the formation of dysplastic dentin. An incidence of 0.1% is reported for this benign odontogenic tumor which indicates the rarity of this lesion. In the present review, a case of ameloblastic fibrodentinoma of the mandible in an african male is presented which was managed by surgical enucleation of the lesion along with the removal of impacted tooth associated with it.

Ameloblastic fibrodentinoma in a baby maxilla: case report

“…6 Radiographically, a radiolucent image with definited limits of cystic appearance was observed, presenting radiopaque calcified material with tooth dislocation and resorption in relation to the involved tooth, as reported in the literature. 1,6,7,8 The treatment of choice was enucleation with subsequent curettage, corroborating the works described in the literature. 1,6,9,10,11 The prognosis of the development of the permanent dentition of the patient in question is favorable for the future, since the preservation of tooth germs has been observed radiographically.…”

“…1,6,7,8 The treatment of choice was enucleation with subsequent curettage, corroborating the works described in the literature. 1,6,9,10,11 The prognosis of the development of the permanent dentition of the patient in question is favorable for the future, since the preservation of tooth germs has been observed radiographically. 1,12,13,14 Also in this case, the upper lip frenectomy was performed due to the extension of the lesion, as seen clinically and in the imaging exams, with low lip frenum insertion, indicating the procedure in this case.…”

“…1,6,9,10,11 The prognosis of the development of the permanent dentition of the patient in question is favorable for the future, since the preservation of tooth germs has been observed radiographically. 1,12,13,14 Also in this case, the upper lip frenectomy was performed due to the extension of the lesion, as seen clinically and in the imaging exams, with low lip frenum insertion, indicating the procedure in this case. 15 The early discovery of changes in the oral cavity of infants is ctitically important and brings many benefits, since diagnosis at the initial stage of these lesions prevents future damage.…”

“…During childhood, the oral cavity may develop several phenomena that contribute to establishing developmental alterations or pathogens. 1 The oral manifestations usually detected in pediatric dentistry are natal and neonatal teeth, Bohn's nodules, Epstein pearls, lamina cyst, cleft palate, micrognathia, tongue-associated alterations and several others. 2 Odontogenic tumors are lesions derived from epithelial or mesenchymal tissues that are part of the complex process of odontogenesis and are histologically classified according to their origin in epithelial, mesenchymal or mixed.…”

Ameloblastic Fibro-Odontoma of the Posterior Mandible: A Rare Pathological Entity

“…Consequently, it can be noted that, upon radiological observation, the characteristics of AFO entail a greater presence of opaque and denser elements within the lesion as opposed to ameloblastic fibrodentinoma. The observable difference in radiology between AFD and AFO is distinctly evident by the multilocular nature of AFD lesions, which sets them apart from the unilocular lesions of AFO [ 12 ].…”