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Ameloblastoma
Research from E.K. Sannomiya and co-researchers yields new findings on ameloblastoma
August 12th, 2008
According to recent research from Sao Paulo, Brazil, "Ameloblastoma is a benign locally aggressive infiltrative odontogenic lesion. It is characterized by slow growth and painless swelling." "The treatment for ameloblastoma varies from curettage to en bloc resection, and the reported recurrence rates after treatment are high; the safety margin of resection is important to avoid recurrence. Advances in technology brought about great benefits in dentistry; a new generation of computed tomography scanners and 3-dimensional images enhance the surgical planning and management of maxillofacial tumors. The development of new prototyping systems provides accurate 3D biomodels...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-08-12)
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