Abstract

COSTA, Fábio Wildson Gurgel et al. Aggressive maxillary cementoblastoma: Considerations on the choice of therapy.. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2012, vol.12, n.3, pp. 09-12. ISSN 1808-5210.

Cementoblastoma constitutes an odontogenic neoplasm, and is considered rare as it accounts for about 1% to 6.2% of all odontogenic tumors. This lesion has been described most commonly in young patients, with about 73% of cases occurring in those under 30 years of age. On the basis of its clinical and radiological features, it is characterized as a usually painless swelling, closely associated with the root of multiradicular teeth. Treatment is generally limited to the surgical removal of the lesion together with the tooth involved. The aim of this paper is to report a case of cementoblastoma treated by a combination of endodontic and surgical therapy.

Keywords : Cementoma; Benign cementoblastoma; Odontogenic tumor..