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MANAGEMENT AND CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF ADENOMATOID ODONTOGENIC TUMOR

Dr. Shaista Aziz, Dr. Fatima, Dr. Fariha Sameen, Dr. Mohsin Majeed, Dr. Sara Izhar

Objective: To document the clinical presentation and treatment protocols of the adenomatoid odontogenic tumor in the oral cavity. Study design: A descriptive study. Location and Duration: In the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Nishtar Institute of Dentistry (NID), Multan for One-year duration from November 2017 to October 2018. Methods: The sampling technique was deliberate. Six cases of AOT were recorded. The age range was 11-16 years (mean 13.8 years) and there were 4 (66.6%) cases in males. Results: Maxillary involvement was present in five patients (83%). Only one case had a complaint of the mandible (left side). Conclusion: AOT is a relatively rare lesion, especially in adolescents. It should be applied at an early stage to prevent damage to adjacent teeth. Key words: canine, odontogenic, adenomatoid, maxilla, tumor.

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