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| Tumor | Origin | Radiograph | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameloblastoma | Odontogenic epithelium (enamel organ/rests) | Multilocular "soap bubble/honeycomb", mandibular molar-ramus region | Locally aggressive, high recurrence with curettage alone; treatment = resection with margin |
| Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) | Odontogenic epithelium | Unilocular RL, anterior maxilla, often around an impacted canine | "Tumor of 2s" (2nd decade, 2:1 female, anterior maxilla); duct-like structures, encapsulated, low recurrence |
| Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor) | Odontogenic epithelium | Mixed radiolucent-radiopaque, "driven snow" appearance | Amyloid-like deposits with Liesegang ring calcifications |
| Odontoma | Hamartomatous (epithelium + mesenchyme) | Compound (multiple tooth-like denticles, anterior jaws) vs Complex (disorganized radiopaque mass, posterior jaws) | MOST COMMON odontogenic tumor overall |
| Ameloblastic fibroma | Epithelium + ectomesenchyme, no hard tissue | Unilocular RL, posterior mandible, young patients | Mixed odontogenic tumor, can progress toward odontoma if hard tissue forms |
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