Conservative treatment of ameloblastic fibroma a case report with review of literature

AF is a rare, often asymptomatic odontogenic tumor. Therapeutic management remains controversial due to its recurrence rate (18.3 %-43.5 %) and potential for malignant transformation (reported in one-third of cases). In this case, at the 9-month follow-up, the patient exhibited preserved mandibular function, remained asymptomatic, and showed no clinical or radiographic evidence of recurrence. Conservative treatment with rigorous long-term monitoring may be the preferred approach for young patients to optimize functional outcomes and quality of life. No generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools were used in the conception, design, data collection, analysis, or interpretation of the research presented in this manuscript. Furthermore, no AI-assisted technologies were employed in the drafting, editing, or revision of the manuscript.