BENIGN CEMENTOBLASTOMA - A REVIEW AND 5 NEW CASES

This article includes five new cases of benign cementoblastoma. The st udy includes a review on 66 previously published cases that we conside r to be bonafide cases. it is considered that benign cementoblastoma c ontinues to be an infrequent entity that particularly affects young pa tients under the age of 30. The sex distribution shows a slight tenden cy for being more common in females. The most frequently effected area is the mandibular molar-premolar region. Pain, expansion and, radiogr aphic radiopacity surrounded by a peripheral radiolucent halo are the most striking features. Treatment and prognosis are also discussed. Hi stopathologic conditions and factors to be considered with respect to differential diagnosis conclude the report.