Ameloblastic Fibroma of the Mandible Presenting as a Dentinoid Formation in an 8-Year-Old Child: A Case Report

Ameloblastic fibroma is an uncommon, benign, mixed odontogenic tumor characterized by the presence of both epithelial and mesenchymal components, without the formation of hard tissue. It constitutes approximately 1.5%-4.5% of all odontogenic tumors and predominantly affects the posterior mandible. Most cases are observed in individuals under 22 years of age, with a slight predilection for males. The initial presentation typically involves a painless, slow-growing mass, often discovered incidentally during routine radiographic examinations. This lesion carries a risk of recurrence and potential for malignant transformation. We present a case of an 8-year-old female child who presented with a painless swelling in the right posterior mandibular region for 6 months, which was histologically characterized by dentinoid formation.