title: Ameloblastoma.
abstract: Ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor generally present in the jaw bone. The tumor originates from the residual epithelium of the tooth germ, epithelium of odontogenic cysts stratified squamous epithelium and epithelium of the enamel organ. It represents approximately 1% of oral tumors. About 80% of ameloblastomas occur in the mandible mainly the third molar region and the remaining 20% in the upper jaw. Ameloblastoma clinically appears as an aggressive odontogenic tumor, often asymptomatic and slow-growing, with no evidence of swelling. This article deals with a complete review on ameloblastoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: K M K
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Masthan
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Anitha
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Jayasri
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Krupaa
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospitals, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Sudha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Manikkam
keywords: Ameloblastoma; mandible; odontogenic