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February 11, 2026Clinical Case Reports0 citationsOpen Access

Successful Surgical Management of Ameloblastic Fibro‐Odontoma in the Posterior Maxilla: A Rare Case Report

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SASaman AbbasiMMMaryam MohebiniyaSESalar Nasr Esfahani

Key Points

  • To present a case of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in a unique location and discuss its surgical management.
  • Detailed examination of the tumor's histological features
  • Surgical removal of the tumor from the posterior maxilla
  • Follow-up observations post-surgery
  • Successful removal of the tumor without complications
  • No recurrence observed during follow-up
  • Positive outcome on patient recovery and oral health

Abstract

ABSTRACT Ameloblastic fibro‐odontoma (AFO) is a rare benign mixed odontogenic tumor that exhibits histological features of both ameloblastic fibroma and complex odontoma. This report presents a rare case of AFO in a 12‐year‐old male, located in the posterior maxilla—an uncommon site for its occurrence.

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Abbasi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1cd3267fb587c655f833https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72013
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