Bridging the Gap: A Case Report On Mandibular Ameloblastic Fibro-Odontoma

Abstract

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma is a benign, mixed odontogenic tumor of epithelial and mesenchymal origin. It is predominantly seen in the younger age group, with delayed or altered eruption of teeth. Being clinically asymptomatic, this is identified incidentally during routine radiographic examination. Though considered to be non-aggressive with minimal tendency for recurrence, Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma requires surgical excision with long term follow-up. An 11 year old boy reported to the Department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery with complaints of swelling in the left lower border of the mandible measuring 3x3.5 cm, extending 5cm from the corner of the mouth to the ramus posteriorly and superiorly till the imaginary line drawn from tragus to the corner of the mouth and inferiorly involving the lower border of the mandible. This paper presents a case report of an eleven year old, who was diagnosed with Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma and was treated for the same. Key Words - Ameloblastic Fibro – Odontoma, Mixed-odontogenic tumour, Odontogenic tumors