Unicystic ameloblastoma mimicking a dentigerous cyst: short case report

Abstract

Observation: This case reports an unusual morphology and localisation of ameloblastoma that imitates a dentigerous cyst on an inclused mandibular canine. Comments: Ameloblastoma is a local odontogenic benign tumour which often relapse. It is usually described in its polycystic form in the posterior mandibular part.

Keywords

• unicystic ameloblastoma
• dentigerous cyst