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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There are no established risk factors for ameloblastoma. It is thought that common risk factors in the development of ameloblastoma may be injury to the mouth or jaw, infections of the teeth or gums, inflammation of the teeth or gums, infections by viruses, and lack of protein or minerals in the persons diet. | There are no established risk factors for ameloblastoma. It is thought that common risk factors in the development of ameloblastoma may be dentigerous cyst, impacted teeth, injury to the mouth or jaw, infections of the teeth or gums, inflammation of the teeth or gums, infections by viruses, and lack of protein or minerals in the persons diet. | ||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
The risk factors of ameloblastoma is not understood. Risk factors may include the following: | The risk factors of ameloblastoma is not understood. Risk factors may include the following: | ||
*Dentigerous cyst | |||
*Impacted teeth | |||
*Injury to the mouth or jaw | *Injury to the mouth or jaw | ||
*Infections of the teeth or gums | *Infections of the teeth or gums | ||
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Overview
There are no established risk factors for ameloblastoma. It is thought that common risk factors in the development of ameloblastoma may be dentigerous cyst, impacted teeth, injury to the mouth or jaw, infections of the teeth or gums, inflammation of the teeth or gums, infections by viruses, and lack of protein or minerals in the persons diet.
Risk Factors
The risk factors of ameloblastoma is not understood. Risk factors may include the following:
- Dentigerous cyst
- Impacted teeth
- Injury to the mouth or jaw
- Infections of the teeth or gums
- Inflammation of the teeth or gums
- Infections by viruses
- Lack of protein or minerals in the persons diet are also suspected of causing the growth or development of these tumors.