MANAGEMENT OF PERIPHERAL OSSIFYING FIBROMA IN AN ADOLESCENT: A CASE REPORT

Received 2023-04-17; Accepted 2023-07-27; Published 2024-01-02

Authors

  • Annapurny Venkiteswaran Centre of Studies for Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor.
  • Nurharnani Harun Centre of Studies for Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22452/jummec.vol27no1.4

Keywords:

peripheral ossifying fibroma, calcifying fibroblastic granuloma, ossifying fibrous epulis, periodontal ligament, gingival lesion

Abstract

Introduction: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) makes up between 2-9% of all gingival lesions and a third of all localized hyperplastic gingival lesions. It is commonly seen in the anterior segment of both maxilla and mandible.

Case report: This case describes the management of peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) associated with tooth displacement affecting the anterior segment of the maxilla of a 15-year-old boy. Complete surgical removal was done followed by the placement of a BIPP dressing at the surgical site. The post-operative clinical outcome was successful whereby the pathologically displaced tooth erupted into the arch spontaneously and was well-aligned without the need for any orthodontic treatment.

Conclusion: Complete removal of POF lesion followed by good oral hygiene maintenance ensures a favourable outcome and no evidence of recurrence.

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Published

2024-01-02

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Research article

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