Odontogenic Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
Classification of odontogenic tumours?
A
Epithelial
Mesenchymal
Mixed (epithelium and mesenchymal) - only these can have dentine/enamel formation
2
Q
What are the sources of epithelium for odontogenic tumours?
A
Rests of malassez
Rests of serres
Reduced enamel epithelium
3
Q
Give epithelial tumours
A
Ameloblastoma
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumour
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour
4
Q
Give a mesenchymal tumour
A
Odontogenic myxoma
5
Q
Give a mixed tumour
A
Odontoma
