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in: Advances in Dental Sciences (Volume- 13), Dr. Harkanwal Preet SDr. Harkanwal Preet Singh, Editor, AkiNik Publications Printing Press License No.: F.1 (A-4) press 2016, New Delhi, pp.17-33, 2024
The term "tumor" encompassed any swelling or mass within the body.
These growths are classified into two categories: benign tumors, which
typically exhibit slow growth, and malignant tumors, characterized by rapid
proliferation1. Benign tumors, due to their gradual expansion, may displace
tooth roots and cause root resorption, whereas malignant tumors spread
swiftly, resulting in bone destruction without altering tooth positions but still
causing root resorption. Enclosed within a capsule, benign tumors tend to
maintain a rounded or oval shape as they grow, exerting pressure on
surrounding tissues. In contrast, malignant tumors exhibit invasive behavior,
extending beyond their initial site and infiltrating neighboring tissues. This
invasive tendency has led to cancer being likened to a crab, as it penetrates
tissues like claws digging into flesh2. The term "cancer" itself originates from
the Latin word for crab, reflecting this aggressive nature. In this chapter,
odontogenic benign tumors and their treatment methods, which are common
in jaws are explained.