Journal of Pearldent
Year : 2010, Volume : 1, Issue : 4

Print ISSN : 0976-0180. Online ISSN : 2229-4457.

Peripheral ossifying fibroma – a case report

Dr. TD Nethravathi, Postgraduate student, Dr. Venugopal Sanjay, Professor, Dr. Joshipura Vaibhavi, Professor & Head

Department of Periodontics, Sri Siddhartha Dental College & Hospital, Tumkur.

Abstract

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a relatively common reactive gingival growth of uncertain pathogenesis. It is most commonly seen in the anterior maxilla in teenagers and young adults. This article describes a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma in a 38 year old female patient. Clinical, radiological, histological features, differential diagnosis and treatment have been discussed. The importance of excellent communication with patients is also emphasized in this article.

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Keywords

Fibroma, Peripheral Cementifying Fibroma, Peripheral Fibroma with Calcification, Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma, Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma.

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