Ann Maxillofac Surg
January 2019
Ameloblastic fibroma is a rare, slow-growing odontogenic mixed tumor with neoplastic epithelial and ectomesenchymal tissue, which does not show inductive changes to form enamel and dentin. It is frequently found in the first two decades of life. It is often confused with ameloblastoma and dentigerous cyst due to the presence of an impacted tooth and can be distinguished histologically.
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September 2017
Ameloblastic carcinoma (AC) is a rare malignant odontogenic tumor with poor prognosis. It has an aggressive clinical course with extensive local destruction. It occurs primarily in the mandible.
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June 2011
Aim: The present study attempted the evaluation of Primary and secondary closure techniques after removal of impacted third molars in terms of healing, post-operative pain and swelling.
Material And Methods: 60 patients with impacted mandibular third molars were randomly divided into two groups of 30. Panoramic radiographs were taken to assess degree of eruption and to asses 3rd molar angulations to the long axis of 2nd molar.