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A common feature of benign cementoblastoma is that the associated tooth is vital. This condition involves the formation of a tumor around the roots of a tooth where cementum, the hard tissue covering the roots, is abnormally produced. The vital status of the tooth is significant because, in benign cementoblastoma, the tooth remains alive and responds to stimuli, which contrasts with other dental lesions that can result in necrosis or non-vitality of the tooth.

In benign cementoblastoma, the lesion typically does not present with pain unless there is secondary inflammation or complications. This makes the option regarding the lesion being always painful inaccurate. Additionally, while benign cementoblastoma can occur in individuals across various demographics, it is not specifically common in females over 30; it can affect a broader range of ages and genders. Lastly, treatment is often indicated to remove the lesion and prevent further complications, thus the idea that it typically requires no treatment does not hold true for most cases.