Cementoblastoma–a review of literature

Abstract

In 1927 Dewey1 was the first to report a benign cementoblastoma, which is a relatively rare odontogenic neoplasm of the jaws and is the only true neoplasm of cementum origin.2 At a prevalence of less than 1% to 6.2%, it affects the younger population more. Their characteristic feature is their close attachment to the roots, which commonly involves the roots of the second premolar or first molar in the lower jaw. Its association with the impacted or partially impacted tooth is a rarity.3 They are usually asymptomatic, pain and swelling being the common findings if symptomatic.4