Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report

Authors

  • Barun Kumar Sah Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry People’s Dental College and Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Bandana Koirala Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, CODS, B.P.K.I.H.S., Dharan, Nepal
  • Mamta Dali Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, CODS, B.P.K.I.H.S., Dharan, Nepal
  • Sneha Shrestha Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, CODS, B.P.K.I.H.S., Dharan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnspoi.v4i1.30903

Keywords:

Fibroma, gingival growth, peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF)

Abstract

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a common solitary gingival growth thought to arise from the periodontal ligament. Though the etiology of POF remains unknown, some investigators consider it an inflammatory or reactive process, while others suggest it is a neoplastic process. Here, we present a case of POF in a 10-year-old boy, affecting the maxillary anterior gingiva along with its clinical, radiographic, histologic characteristics, differential diagnosis, treatment and one year follow-up.

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Published

2020-08-28

How to Cite

Sah, B. K., Koirala, B., Dali, M., & Shrestha, S. (2020). Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report. Journal of Nepalese Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, 4(1), 39–42. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnspoi.v4i1.30903

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Case Reports

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