📋Overview
Mandibular ameloblastoma is a benign but locally aggressive odontogenic tumor arising from the jaw, specifically the mandible. It is a type of ameloblastoma, which is a tumor originating from the odontogenic epithelium involved in tooth development. The term 'mandibular ameloblastoma' specifies the tumor location in the lower jaw. These tumors are slow-growing but can cause significant bone destruction and facial deformity if untreated.
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