Abstract

PERIPHERAL OSSIFYING FIBROMA – A CASE REPORT

*Dr. R. Aysha Sulthana R., Dr. Sivan Sathish, Dr. Christeffi Mabel, Dr. Kanmani Raju, Dr. Sai Archana and Dr. Priyadarshini

ABSTRACT

Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a common, benign, reactive lesion of connective tissues of jaws grouped under fibrosseous lesions, caused by prolonged irritations to gingiva by various factors. We report a case of 36 years old male patient with recurrent slow growing gingival mass in mandibular molar region. A brief highlight of literature review on occurrence rates, clinical presentations and radiologic features are discussed in this article with an overview on etiopathogenesis and management of such lesions.

Keywords: Ossifying fibroma, Fibro osseous lesion, Irritation Fibroma.