Abstract
Ameloblastoma has an infiltrative growth, with a significant relapse rate, and surgical resection is indicated in most cases. However, conservative surgery with adjuvant therapy has shown a reduction in recurrence. An 18-year-old male patient complained of painless swelling in the jaw for 5 months. On extraoral examination, facial asymmetry with normal color and firm consistency was noted. On intraoral examination, cortical vestibular bone expansion was observed. The panoramic radiography revealed a radiolucent, unilocular, well-defined lesion, involving the mandibular angle and branch causing displacement and root resorption of the third molar. Incisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of ameloblastoma. The tumor was completely removed with subsequent application of Carnoy's solution in the bony cavity. The patient has been followed up for 13 months, with no recurrence. This case shows the importance of conservative treatment of ameloblastoma without leaving sequels, allowing the patient to continue as a wind instrument musician.
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