PERIPHERAL OSSIFYING FIBROMA OF THE GINGIVA: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Rizwan M. Sanadi; Dr. Kahkashan A Kadri; Dr. Sangeeta Patankar; Dr. Anuprita Salvi; Dr. Medha S. Sawarkar

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

PERIPHERAL OSSIFYING FIBROMA OF THE GINGIVA: A CASE REPORT

Dr. Rizwan M. Sanadi, Dr. Kahkashan A Kadri, Dr. Sangeeta Patankar, Dr. Anuprita Salvi, Dr. Medha S. Sawarkar

Abstract :

Peripheral ossifying fioma (POF) is a localized gingival overgrowth belonging to a common cluster of lesions designated as focal reactive overgrowths (FROG). It appears as a painless, red or pink nodular mass, either pedunculated or sessile. The definitive diagnosis is established by histological examination, which sometimes reveals focal calcifications in the connective tissue. We came across a case of a localised gingival overgrowth in a 45 year‑old systemically healthy female. The patient reported with a painless, nodular swelling of the gums which was gradually increasing in size. The overgrowth was seen in the left mandibular anterior region resulting in displacement of teeth and discomfort in speech and mastication. Surgical excision of the lesion was carried out and was subjected to histopathological analysis.