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¹Fundecto and FOA, Araçatuba, Brazil. liramarcelam@yahoo.com.br

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This case report details a rare benign cementoblastoma in an 11-year-old girl

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Area of Science:

Odontogenic Tumors
Oral Pathology
Dental Medicine

Background:

Benign cementoblastoma is a rare odontogenic tumor originating from neoplastic cementoblasts.
Typically affects young individuals, often associated with impacted or deciduous teeth.
Commonly located in the posterior mandible, fused to a permanent tooth root.

Observation:

Presents a case of benign cementoblastoma in an 11-year-old girl.
The tumor involved the second deciduous molar.
It impeded the eruption of the permanent premolar.

Findings:

The study highlights the clinical, radiographic, and histopathological features of this specific benign cementoblastoma case.
Diagnosis was confirmed through analysis of the affected dental element and surrounding tissue.
The lesion's impact on permanent tooth eruption was a key observation.

Implications:

Emphasizes the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluation for rare oral pathologies.
Understanding the presentation of benign cementoblastoma is crucial for timely and appropriate dental treatment.
This case contributes to the literature on odontogenic tumors and their management.