Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Ameloblastoma is a benign but locally aggressive epithelial odontogenic neoplasm. It represents 1% of all tumours of the jaw bone. In 80% of cases, it is localized in the mandibular molar and ascending ramus area, mostly associated with an unerupted tooth. It occurs over a wide range of ages and with equal frequency in men and women. It can be treated by enucleation, bone curettage or wide resection. The rate of local recurrence is high when it is treated inadequately.
In this article, we are discussing various treatment modalitites protocols for ameloblastoma.
Key words- Ameloblastoma, Bone curettage, Enucleation, Recurrence.

Corresponding author: Dr. Navpreet Singh Bedi, Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

This article may be cited as:  Bedi NS, Grewal P. Different treatment modalities for the management of ameloblastoma. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2016;4(1):96-100.