Ameloblastic Fibro-Odontoma of the Maxilla: Review of Literature and Report of a Case

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare benign mixed odontogenic tumor. It is a slow-growing generally asymptomatic lesion and more prevalent in children and adolescents. This article presents interesting case of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma involving anterior maxilla of 15-year-old male patient. Occlusal radiograph showed a large, well-demarcated radiolucency with radiopaque areas and miniature teeth like structures, radiographical presentation of this case was suggestive of compound odontoma. Histopathologically, the lesion was diagnosed as ameloblastic fibro-odontoma.This article discusses about clinical, radiographical, histopathological aspect of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma with review of literature.