Prevalence and Radiographic Findings of Ameloblastoma in Children in a known population
Background: This study was conducted to assess the Prevalence and Radiographic Findings of Ameloblastoma in Children in a known population. Material and methods: This study comprised of 100 participants aged from 2 years to 15 years. The parents of the children were informed about the study procedure. All the parents agreed to give consent and hence, all the participants were included in the study. The children underwent oral clinical examination. The children suspected for ameloblastoma underwent radiographic examination. All the radiographic findings observed had been noted down. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software. Results: This investigation comprised a total of 100 pediatric subjects, stratified into three age cohorts: 50 children aged 2-5 years, 30 children aged 6-10 years, and 20 children aged 11-15 years. The prevalence rate of ameloblastoma among the pediatric population was determined to be 17%. The principal radiographic manifestations observed in children presenting with ameloblastoma included multilocular radiolucency, cortical expansion extending toward both the buccal and lingual aspects, root resorption, and poorly demarcated margins. Conclusion: According to the results of this investigation, ameloblastoma demonstrated a prevalence rate of 17% among the pediatric population. The predominant radiographic characteristics observed in children presenting with ameloblastoma encompassed multilocular radiolucency, bilateral cortical expansion extending toward both the buccal and lingual aspects, root resorption, and poorly demarcated margins.