Definition and Characteristics of Gigantiform Cementoma
- Rare, autosomal dental tumor
- Benign, but can cause severe disfigurement of the jaw without intervention
- Cause of the tumor is currently unknown
- Exceedingly rare with only a handful of documented cases worldwide
- Cases of Novemthree Siahaan and Ayun Lee highlight the impact and possible heritability of the tumor

Previous Misuse of the Term Gigantiform Cementoma
- Term previously used to describe florid cemento-osseous dysplasia
- Now reserved for an autosomal dominant condition affecting the maxillae
- Primarily affects Caucasian individuals under the age of 10
- Treatment is difficult and requires surgical removal of affected bone
- Reconstruction is necessary after surgical intervention

References
- OMIM Entry -% 137575 - GIGANTIFORM CEMENTOMA, FAMILIAL
- Retrieved from omim.org on 14 June 2019

External Links
- Classification of Gigantiform Cementoma
- OMIM: 137575
- MeSH: C563017
- Wikipedia article on Gigantiform Cementoma (dentistry stub)
- Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gigantiform_cementoma&oldid=1000967232

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