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. 2012 Feb;40(2):e59-63.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2011.03.020. Epub 2011 Apr 15.

Report of four cases of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in mandible and discussion of the literature about the treatment

Helder Antonio Rebelo Pontes  1 , Flavia Sirotheau Correa Pontes, Aladim Gomes Lameira, Rodrigo Alves Salim, Pedro Luiz de Carvalho, Douglas Magno Guimarães, Décio Dos Santos Pinto Jr
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Report of four cases of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in mandible and discussion of the literature about the treatment

Helder Antonio Rebelo Pontes et al. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

The ameloblastic fibro-odontoma is defined as a tumour with the general features of the ameloblastic fibroma but that also contains enamel and dentine. AFO normally presents as a painless swelling in the posterior portion of the maxilla or mandible. Radiographs show a well-defined radiolucent area containing various amounts of radiopaque material of irregular size and form. The most appropriate treatment for a large AFO has not been completely determined. This paper reports four large AFO cases and reviews the relevant literature regarding the clinical and surgical features of this lesion.

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