Authors : 1Dr. I. Venkata Krishna; 2 Dr. P. Srinivas Chakravarthi; 3 Dr. Naga Neelima Devi; 4 Dr. M. Sridhar; 5 Dr. M. Navya Lahari; 6 Dr. Sai Pooja Anne
Volume : 15
Issue : 2
Year : 2025
Page No : 630
Aim: To evaluate various treatment modalities in the management of ameloblastoma is to achieve complete eradication of the lesion, reconstruction of the defect and restore the normal jaw functioning and to prevent recurrence. Materials and Methods: A total of 11 cases (4 male, 7 female) aged 12 to 45 years were evaluated and treated based on clinical, radiological and histopathological findings. Treatment options included enucleation with curettage, peripheral osteotomy, segmental resection and hemi-mandibulectomy. Results: All cases of ameloblastoma, treated with various modalities, with no recurrence till date. However, further follow-up needed for a minimum of five years to ensure long- term outcomes. Conclusions: Successful treatment of ameloblastoma ensures an acceptable prognosis with minimal disfigurement, considering the tumor's behaviour, growth patterns, location, size, and histology. Treatment is determined by the patient's age, health, and the need for complete lesion eradication and defect reconstruction. This aggressive yet curable neoplasm remains a subject of global interest in the literature, with treatment options ranging from enucleation and curettage to more extensive resections, based on its biological behaviour. Key-words: Ameloblastoma, Mandible, Odontogenic tumor, Segmental reconstruction.