Introduction
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History
29 yo, M
Buccal and lingual expansion of the mandible
Pain; similar to toothache
Gross Findings
The surgical material shows that the mass is attached to the root
Microscopic Findings
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Final Diagnosis:
CEMENTOBLASTOMA
- 1–6% of all OT
- Patient age range is 8–44 years (mean: 20.7)
- No distinct predilection for gender
- A characteristic feature is pain commonly described as sharp and similar to tooth- ache
- The radiographical appearance is characteristic and almost pathognomonic
- Conservative treatment
- Recurrence due to incomplete removal
Treatment:
- Conservative treatment
- Recurrence due to incomplete removal
Take-Home Messages
Significant resemblance to osteoblastoma
Osteoblastoma do not originate from the surface of the roots and do not adhere to it