Peripheral ossifying fibroma —A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : ndu M , Rathy R , Edward J , John J*

Volume : 2, Issue : 2, Year : 2014

Article Page : 93-96

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Abstract

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) a is reactive gingival hyperplasia which originates from cells of the periodontal ligament. Clinical presentations of POF are similar to that of other gingival hyperplasias and definitive diagnosis requires histopathological examination. We report a case of POF in maxillary gingiva. The lesion was asymptomatic, slow growing, reddish pink in colour and histopathologically revealing stratified squamous epithelium and foci of mineralization in theform of bony trabeculae in the connective tissue. This article highlights the nomenclature, clinicopathological features andpathogenesis of POF.

Keywords: Reactive Lesions, Gingival Hyperplasia, Fibroma, Ossification, PeripheralOssifying Fibroma.

How to cite : Ndu M, Rathy R, Edward J, John J, Peripheral ossifying fibroma —A case report. J Dent Spec 2014;2(2):93-96

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