Peripheral ossifying fibroma: A review and case report Bouguezzi Adel1,*,2, Khalifa Chaima1,2, Sioud Sameh1,2, Hentati Hajer1,2, Selmi Jamil1,2 1University of Monastir, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Oral Health and Orofacial Rehabilitation Laboratory Research, Monastir, Tunisia 2Department of Medicine and Oral Surgery, Dental Clinic of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia *Address for Correspondence: Adel Bouguezzi, The University of Monastir, Faculty of Dental Medicine, 5019, Monastir, Tunisia, E-mail: dr-adel@live.fr
Online published on 19 September, 2020. Abstract The peripheral ossifying fibroma appears as a solitary nodule, frequently occurring in the anterior maxilla. It begins in the cells of the periodontal ligament, and it is more common in children and young adults. Recent lesions are asymptomatic and patients can ignore their presence. However, in the absence of any treatment, they slowly increase in volume. In this paper, we describe a case report of a 40-year-old female patient reported with growth on gingiva in the upper left maxillary region of 1 year ago. The definitive diagnosis is established by histological analyze, which reveals the existence of highly cellular connective tissue with focal calcifications. Surgery is the treatment of choice, though the recurrence rate can reach 20%. Top Keywords Fibroma, Ossifying, Peripheral. Top |