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Gingival fibrous nodule.

¹Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics

|October 16, 1999

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This study describes benign gingival fibrous nodules found on the anterior labial gingiva. These asymptomatic lesions are a variation of normal oral structures and distinct from other oral conditions.

Area of Science:

Oral pathology
Dermatology
Histopathology

Background:

Fibrous nodules in the oral cavity can present diagnostic challenges.
Distinguishing benign lesions from more serious conditions is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

Presents five cases of small, exophytic, asymptomatic fibrous nodules on the mandibular mucogingival zone of the anterior labial gingiva.
These nodules were single or multiple and clinically resembled small fibromas.

Findings:

The clinical and histologic appearance of these gingival fibrous nodules differentiates them from other oral lesions.
Proposed name: gingival fibrous nodule or gingival nodule.

Implications:

Recognizing gingival fibrous nodules as a variation of normal oral structures can prevent misdiagnosis.

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This distinction is important for avoiding unnecessary invasive procedures or patient anxiety.