Abstract

RODRIGUES, Moacyr Tadeu Vicente; ALEIXO, Rodrigo Queiroz; PINTO, José Marcelo Vargas  and  COSTA, Gustavo Vieira da. Benign Cementoblastoma: Case Report. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2016, vol.16, n.3, pp. 49-52. ISSN 1808-5210.

Benign cementoblastoma or true cementoma is a benign odontogenic tumour. It is believed that this lesion presents the unique true cementum neoplasm. It is a rare lesion comprising 1 to 6,2% of odontogenic tumours. Therefore, the objective of this study was to report the case of a patient diagnosed with benign cementoblastoma, emphasizing the peculiarities of this tumor, the importance of correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment setting, as well as underscoring the importance of proactive observation.

Keywords : Cementoma; odontogenic tumours; dental cementum; oral surgery..