- ameloblastic fibroma
- an odontogenic tumor characterized by the simultaneous proliferation of both epithelial and mesenchymal tissue, without the formation of enamel or dentin.
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ameloblastic fibroma
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Ameloblastic fibroma — The ameloblastic fibroma is an odontogenic tumor arising from the enamel organ or dental lamina. It is more common in the first and second decades of life, and in 50% of cases an unerupted tooth is involved.References*Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral… … Wikipedia
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