A 24-year-old computer technician notes a progressive increase in the size of his left jaw. After x-rays are taken and a biopsy is done, a diagnosis of ameloblastoma is established. What should be the next step in management?
Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor and usually occurs at the junction of the body and ramus of the mandible. Although it is a benign tumor, it recurs if inadequately excised. It is relatively radioresistant. Histologically, odontogenic epithelium is seen in connective tissue stroma with extensive areas of cystic degeneration.
Radiotherapy
Laser beam therapy
Curettage and bone graft
Excision of lesions with 1-2 cm of normal mandible
Miscellaneous