The odontogenic myxoma is an uncommon benign odontogenic tumor arising from embryonic connective tissue associated with tooth formation. As a myxoma this tumor consists mainly of spindle shaped cells and […]
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Peripheral odontogenic fibroma
The peripheral odontogenic fibroma is an uncommon gingival mass. It affects people across a large age range. It can be confused with the peripheral ossifying fibroma.
Odontoma
The odontoma is a hamartoma of odontogenic origin.The average age of people found with an odontoma is 14 and the condition is frequently associated with an unerupted tooth. In 2011; […]
Squamous odontogenic tumor
The squamous odontogenic tumor is a rare odontogenic tumor found in any area of the alveolar bone. Usually there is a painless swelling with adjacent teeth becoming mobile. On radiographs […]
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor
The adenomatoid odontogenic tumor is an odontogenic tumor arising from the enamel organ or dental lamina.
Glandular odontogenic cyst
The glandular odontogenic cyst is a rare odontogenic cyst. In 85% of cases it is found in the mandible especially in anterior areas. It is more common in adults in […]
Calcifying odontogenic cyst
The calcifying odotogenic cyst also known as the Gorlin cyst is a cyst most likely to affect the anterior areas of the jaws. It is most common in people in […]
Botryoid odontogenic cyst
The botryoid odontogenic cyst is a variant of the lateral periodontal cyst. It is more often found in middle-aged and older adults and the teeth more likely affected are mandibular […]
Lateral periodontal cyst
The lateral periodontal cyst is a cyst that arises from the epithelial rest of Malassez which is a remnant from odontogenesis. It is more common in middle-aged adult males. Usually […]
Gingival cyst of the adult
The gingival cyst of the adult is a cyst of the odontogenic epithelium which arises from the rest cells of the dental lamina. It is most common in the mandible […]