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Benign cementoblastoma associated with an unerupted third molar
A Piattelli1, L Di Alberti, A Scarano
1Dental School, University of Chieti, Italy.
Oral Oncology
|August 6, 1998
Summary
Benign cementoblastoma, a rare odontogenic tumor, typically affects young individuals in the posterior jaw, usually associated with erupted permanent teeth. This case highlights a rare occurrence involving an impacted third molar.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Odontogenic tumors
- Dental oncology
Background:
- Benign cementoblastoma is a rare odontogenic neoplasm, comprising less than 1% of all such tumors.
- These lesions predominantly affect young individuals and are typically located in the posterior regions of the jaws.
- Association with an erupted permanent tooth, most commonly the first molar, is characteristic.
Observation:
- The authors report a unique case of benign cementoblastoma.
- This specific tumor involved an impacted third molar, a rare presentation.
- The lesion's location and association with an unerupted tooth present diagnostic considerations.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates a benign cementoblastoma associated with an impacted mandibular third molar.
- This finding expands the known clinical presentations of this rare odontogenic tumor.
- Radiographic and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering benign cementoblastoma in the differential diagnosis of jaw lesions, even when associated with impacted teeth.
- Understanding rare presentations aids in accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of odontogenic tumors.
- Further research into the etiology and behavior of cementoblastomas in association with impacted teeth is warranted.