Odontogenic tumors are rare growths that can develop in the jaw or in the areas surrounding the teeth. These tumors can be benign or malignant and are typically classified based on the type of cell they originate from. Some synonyms for odontogenic tumors include odontogenic neoplasms, odontogenic cystic tumors, and odontogenic epithelial tumors. Other terms used to describe odontogenic tumors include ameloblastoma, adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, and calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor. Despite the different names used to describe these types of tumors, they all share a common origin in the cells that form teeth and their associated tissues.