Benign Cementoblastoma Associated with an Impacted Mandibular Third Molar – Report of an Unusual Case


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Chethana Dinakar, Vikram Shetty, Urvashi A. Shetty, Pushparaja Shetty, Madhvika Patidar

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Cementoblastoma is characterized by the formation of cementum-like tissue in direct connection with the root of a tooth. It is a rare lesion constituting less than 1% of all odontogenic tumors. We report a unique case of a large cementoblastoma attached to the lateral root surface of an impacted permanent mandibular third molar in a 33 year old male patient. The association of cementoblastomas with impacted teeth is a rare finding. Key Words: Odontogenic tumor, Cementoblastoma, Impacted teeth, Third molar, Cementum