Journal and Conferences of Dentistry

Ameloblastomas are well-known odontogenic tumors that may be classified into several subtypes, including solid/ multicystic, extraosseous/peripheral, desmoplastic, and unicystic types.  Desmoplastic ameloblastoma (DA) was first described by Eversole et al. and is characterized by the presence of scattered small islands and strands of epithelial cells, and by cystic structures in a coarse, collagenrich fibrous stroma. DA is extremely uncommon, accounting for only 4%–13% of all ameloblastomas . DA usually creates a unicystic lesion. While other types of ameloblastoma occur predominantly in the posterior mandible, the site of predilection for DA is the anterior maxilla and mandible, especially the alveolar bone or dentulous areas.   PDF LINK>>>>>>>>>>>