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Most common odontogenic lesion in patients UNDER 20 years of age?

  1. Ameloblastoma
  2. Odontoma
  3. Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg)
  4. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT)
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Correct answer: B. Odontoma

ODONTOMA = most common odontogenic tumor overall AND most common in patients <20. Compound (anterior, tooth-like denticles) and complex (posterior, disorganized mass). Ameloblastoma peaks 3rd-4th decade. AOT also occurs in young patients (female, anterior maxilla) but odontoma is most common.

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