invaginatio n of the basal cell of epithelium into the developing jaw bone
Epithelium of odontogeni
Heterotopic epithelium
abnormal cell growth infiltrates and destroys surrounding bony tissues in the mandible or maxilla
Ameloblastoma
Ameloblastoma pathophysiology:
Ameloblastoma is believed to be derived from:
Remnants of the sheath of Hertwig contained in the periodontal ligament of the erupted teeth. Epithelium of odontogenic cysts- 17% are associated with impacted teeth and dentigerous cysts. Disturbance of developing enamel organ- may result from trauma or chemical insult in utero. Basal cells of surface epithelium- thought to result from invagination of the basal cell of epithelium into the developing jaw bone.
Heterotopic epithelium- epithelium from other areas of the body (e.g. pituitary gland)other than the jaw.