What is Cementoblastoma?
Abstract. Benign cementoblastoma is a rare odontogenic tumor characterized by the formation of a mass of cementum or cementum-like tissue attached to the roots of a tooth. Cementoblastoma are distinctive but relatively uncommon tumors.
Is Cementoblastoma same as Cementoma?
Cementoblastoma or true cementoma is a rare benign mesenchymal odontogenic tumor arising from cementoblasts. This tumor is characterized by the formation of an expansive mass of cementum-like tissue intimately associated to the root of a tooth.
What causes Cementoma?
Complications of cementogenesis and proliferation of cementoblasts can be implicated; however, cementomas have only been linked to and theorized to be caused by: trauma, reaction to local irritation, infection, endocrine imbalance, cell proliferation and vitamin deficiency.
What is an Odontoma?
Odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumours. They are considered to be hamartomas rather than neoplasms, and are composed of the tissues native to teeth: enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp tissue. They develop from epithelial and mesenchymal components of the dental apparatus, producing enamel and dentin.
Are there any known risk factors for cementoblastoma?
There are no known risk factors in the development of cementoblastoma. The majority of patients with cementoblastoma are initially asymptomatic. Early clinical features may include tooth pain or swelling. Prognosis is generally good, and the recurrence rate of patients with cementoblastoma is approximately 37.1%.
What is the recurrence rate of cementoblastoma?
The majority of patients with cementoblastoma are initially asymptomatic. Early clinical features may include tooth pain or swelling. Prognosis is generally good, and the recurrence rate of patients with cementoblastoma is approximately 37.1%. Cementoblastoma is usually asymptomatic.
What kind of tumour is benign cementoblastoma?
The benign cementoblastoma or true cementoma is a slow-growing, benign odontogenic tumour arising from cementoblasts.
What is the radiographic appearance of mandibular cementoblastoma?
The initial panoramic radiograph revealed a well-de- fined, round, radiopaque lesion, that was delineated by a thin radiolucent halo, and was in contact with the roots of the second premolar, and the first and second right lower molars. The radiographic appearance was pathogno- monic of cementoblastoma.
