Ameloblastoma risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2], Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [3]
Overview
There are no established risk factors for ameloblastoma. It is thought that common risk factors in the development of ameloblastoma may be dentigerous cyst, impacted teeth, injury to the mouth or jaw, infections of the teeth or gums, inflammation of the teeth or gums, infections by viruses, and lack of protein or minerals in the person’s diet, and Gorlin-Goltz syndrome.
Risk Factors
There are no established risk factors for ameloblastoma.
Common Risk Factors
- The risk factors of ameloblastoma is not well understood.[1][2]
- Risk factors may include the following:
- Dentigerous cyst
- Impacted teeth
- Injury to the mouth or jaw
- Infections of the teeth or gums
- Inflammation of the teeth or gums
Less Common Risk Factors
Less common risk factors in the development of ameloblastoma include:
- Infections by viruses
- Lack of protein or minerals in the diet
References
- ↑ Kreppel, M; Zöller, J (2018). “Ameloblastoma-Clinical, radiological, and therapeutic findings”. Oral Diseases. 24 (1–2): 63–66. doi:10.1111/odi.12702. ISSN 1354-523X.
- ↑ Laborde, A.; Nicot, R.; Wojcik, T.; Ferri, J.; Raoul, G. (2017). “Ameloblastoma of the jaws: Management and recurrence rate”. European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases. 134 (1): 7–11. doi:10.1016/j.anorl.2016.09.004. ISSN 1879-7296.
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