Unicystic Ameloblastoma: A Case Report

Abstract

Ameloblastoma is a tumor of odontogenic type, arising from the epithelium with fibrous stroma and enamel organ in different steps of evolution. Ameloblastoma represents 1 % of maxillary and mandibulary tumors and 11 % of odontogenic tumors. The age is most often between 20-50 years of age. There is no difference in prevalance between men and women. The molar-ramus region is the most frequent site of involvement.