Cementoma--presentation predicates approach

J Craniofac Surg. 1990 Jul;1(3):143-6. doi: 10.1097/00001665-199001030-00003.

Abstract

Cementomas are benign jaw tumors that originate from periodontal ligament elements. Four classifications of cementomas are described: periapical fibrous dysplasia, benign cementoblastoma, cementifying fibroma, and florid osseous dysplasia. Usual treatment regimens vary from observation to limited surgical resection based upon tumor type and clinical characteristics. We present an unusual case report of an extensive cementifying fibroma that required mandibular and inferior alveolar nerve resection followed by osseous and neural reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Cementoma / classification
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Mandibular Nerve / surgery
  • Odontogenic Tumors / surgery*