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Background: Origin of adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) has long been a controversy, and the issue of it being a neoplasm or hamartoma was a subject of debate for a long time. Earlier it was grouped under a mixed group of odontogenic tumors considering the varying degrees of inductive changes. Recently, the WHO classification states that the presence of hard tissue within AOT was not due to induction but was rather a metaplastically produced mineralization and hence the tumor was reclassified under a group of tumors arising from odontogenic epithelium. This study is an attempt to identify if both epithelial (cytokeratin 14 [CK14]) and mesenchymal (vimentin) markers are expressed in the follicular and extrafollicular variants of AOT and to compare the expression with dentigerous cyst (DC) as this cyst is known to arise from reduced enamel epithelium which expressed CK14. This is done to possibly relate the origin of AOT with reduced enamel epithelium. Aims and Objectives: To study, analyze and correlate the expression of CK14 and vimentin in AOT and DC. Materials and Methods: Retrospective study on paraffin embedded tissues. Sixteen cases of AOT and 15 cases of DC were retrieved from the departmental archives and subjected to CK14 and vimentin immunostaining. Statistical Methods: Measures of central tendency was used to analyze the results. Results and Observations: Ninety percent of cases of follicular AOT (FAOT) and 100% cases of extra-follicular AOTs (EAOTs) showed positivity for CK14 and all cases of DC showed positivity for CK14. Vimentin was positive in 44% and negative in 56% cases of both FAOT and EAOT taken together. Conclusion: The CK14 expression profile in AOT and DC supports its odontogenic epithelial specific nature. The possible role of reduced enamel epithelium and dental lamina in histogenesis of AOT and DC is strongly evident by their CK14 expression pattern.

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is an uncommon tumor of odontogenic origin, constituting only 3% of all odontogenic tumors. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumors are frequently asymptomatic and are discovered during the course of a routine radiographic examination. The AOT is an uncommon tumor of odontogenic origin composed of odontogenic epithelium and a plethora of histoarchitectural patterns. It is a very uncommon cause of jaw swelling. We present a case of intraosseus follicular AOT involving maxillary sinus in an 8-year-old female child with the impacted tooth in the orbital floor.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to explore cultural beliefs and taboos regarding dentistry among Indian population. Methods: In this cross-sectional study 1664 subjects aged 18 years and above were randomly selected using multistage cluster sampling and surveyed using a self administered structured questionnaire including 16 dichotomous questions pretested through a pilot survey. The Student’s T-test and ANOVA test were used as test of significance. Results: The study revealed that people have cultural beliefs and taboos regarding dentistry. The deficit was greater in the rural areas in all aspects. There was statistically significant difference according to sex with females having lower mean scores as they were more involved in taboos. In addition, a positive linear correlation was found between educational level and cultural beliefs & taboos in dentistry (Pearson’s correlation, r = 0.537, P = 0.01). Conclusion: Overall more than half of the participants lack awareness particularly in rural areas; they still believe in old unscientific tales, and illiteracy is also an important factor responsible for this.

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a slow-growing, benign tumor that appears in the anterior portion of the jaws and more frequently, the anterior maxilla usually in association with the crowns of unerupted teeth. Most of the tumors are diagnosed in second decade of life. A rare case report of AOT associated with an impacted right mandibular first premolar in a 24-year-old female is reported.