Ameloblastoma in dental follicle of an asymptomatic impacted tooth

Historically, ameloblastoma has been recognized for over a century and a half. Its frequency, persistent local growth, and ability to produce marked deformity before leading to serious debilitation probably account for its early recognition. This neoplasm originates within the mandible or maxilla from epithelium that is involved in the formation of teeth. Ameloblastomas may occur anywhere in the mandible or maxilla, although the mandibular molar ramus area is the most favored site. This is a case report of patient diagnosed with ameloblastoma in the dental follicle of an impacted tooth which was asymptomatic both clinically and radiographically.