1. HARIVIGHNESH S - Postgraduate Trainee, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tagore Dental College and Hospital,
Chennai.
2. RIAZ RAHIM - Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tagore Dental College and Hospital,
Chennai.
3. PANDIYARAJAN P - Postgraduate Trainee, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tagore Dental College and Hospital,
Chennai.
4. MOHAMMED HASSAIN Z - Postgraduate Trainee, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tagore Dental College and Hospital,
Chennai.
5. ASHIK AHAMED - Postgraduate Trainee, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tagore Dental College and Hospital,
Chennai.
Ameloblastoma is the most common benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin. It exhibits a locally aggressive behaviour and high recurrence rate with multitude of factors involving in its molecular pathogenesis. It is generally asymptomatic and has a gradual growth pattern with little indication of swelling, it is commonly missed in the early stages. However, despite its benign origin, ameloblastoma is a locally aggressive tumour with potential malignant change. Therefore, the tumour should be removed completely to avoid recurrence and potential malignant transformation, with or without border preservation.
AMELOBLASTOMA - A REVIEW OF LITERATURE