Cementoma

Cementoma
Classification and external resources
ICD-O:	9272/0
MeSH	D002485

Cementoma is an odontogenic tumor of cementum. It usually occurs after root development is finished but before the age of 25. It is found most commonly in the mandible in the region of the lower molar teeth. It causes distortion of sourrounding areas but is a usually painless growth, at least initially. Considerable thickening of the cementum can often be observed. A periapical form is also recognized.

Types

Five types of cementomas are described :

• Benign cementoblastoma
• Periapical cemental dysplasia
• Multiple apical cementomas
• Gigantiform cementoma

See also

• Gigantiform cementoma