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Peripheral ossifying fibroma: A clinical report.

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¹Department of Pedodontics, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Pipariya, Waghodia Road, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

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Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a common reactive gingival growth. This case report details an unusual large presentation in a 12-year-old girl, impacting occlusion.

Keywords:

Peripheral ossifying fibroma calcifying fibroblastic granuloma fibrous epulis gingival growth peripheral cemento ossifying fibroma

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Area of Science:

Oral Pathology
Gingival Lesions
Reactive Hyperplasia

Background:

Gingival growths are frequently reactive, not neoplastic.
Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a common reactive gingival lesion.
POF arises from the periodontal ligament, accounting for 9% of gingival growths.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a clinical report of a rare, large peripheral ossifying fibroma.
To highlight diagnostic challenges and histomorphological identification of POF.
To discuss the impact of an unusually sized POF on occlusion.

Main Methods:

Clinical case presentation.
Histopathological examination (implied).
Review of literature on peripheral ossifying fibroma.

Main Results:

A 12-year-old female presented with a large POF in the posterior maxilla.
The lesion significantly interfered with the patient's occlusion.
Typical histomorphology confirmed the diagnosis of POF.

Conclusions:

Peripheral ossifying fibroma can present with atypical large dimensions.
Early clinical identification and histopathological analysis are crucial for POF diagnosis.
Management should consider the lesion's size and its effect on occlusion.