Ameloblastomas vs recurrent ameloblastomas: a systematic review

Introduction: Ameloblastoma is an odontogenic tumour with high recurrence rate. The objective of the present study was to evaluate existing literature regarding clinical, radiographic, histopathologic features, treatment, and rate ameloblastomas compare it features recurrent ameloblastomas. Materials methods: A systematic review done based on PRISMA statement. Search performed in “Pubmed” database search terminology “recurrent ameloblastoma”, “ameloblastoma recurrence” for articles published between 2010 2020. Data were extracted from full‐text discussed. Results: Out 515 articles, 16 fulfilled inclusion exclusion criteria. analysed two sections. first 10 publications assessed ameloblastoma general their while second section evaluated only 6 publications. There 234 recurrences 936 cases 23.50%. Male predominance noted mandible commonly affected. Solid/multicystic formed 74.5% tumours unicystic 23.3%. after conservative treatment 64.9% radical 12%. Conclusions: main factors multilocular ameloblastomas, follicular histopathology treatment.