What are ameloblastoma sub-types?

What are ameloblastoma sub-types?

At first glance through a microscope, all ameloblastomas may look like tiny honeycombs or soap bubbles. A more thorough view helps providers to place ameloblastomas in one of three categories or sub-types:

• Conventional ameloblastomas. Conventional ameloblastomas represent 85% of all ameloblastomas. These tumors are likely to spread from your jaw to other nearby areas of your mouth.
• Unicystic ameloblastoma. These tumors are less likely to spread.
• Peripheral ameloblastoma. Researchers believe these tumors may have spread to your jaw from your lower gum or soft tissue in your mouth.