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Journal of Dental and Allied Oral Health Sciences

2022 Volume 2 Issue 1

Rare Case of Mandibular Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in a 70-Year-Old Male: Diagnostic Challenges


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  1. University Federal of Piauí – UFPI, Campus Universitário Ministro Petrônio Portella, Teresina-PI, Brazil.
  2. School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, 2227 São Paulo, Brazil.
Abstract

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign growth localized to the gingiva and alveolar mucosa, often arising from periodontal ligament cells. It most commonly occurs in women in their twenties, making diagnosis challenging due to overlapping features with other oral lesions. Here, we report an unusual case of POF in the left lateral mandible of a 70-year-old male with two semicircular implant-supported bridges in both jaws. CBCT and panoramic imaging revealed no intraosseous abnormalities. Histopathological evaluation confirmed the lesion as POF. This case is remarkable because POF is predominantly observed in younger female patients, highlighting the atypical presentation in an elderly male.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Silva L, Oliveira M, Santos G. Rare Case of Mandibular Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in a 70-Year-Old Male: Diagnostic Challenges. . 2022;2(1):59-64.
APA
Silva, L., Oliveira, M., & Santos, G. (2022). Rare Case of Mandibular Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in a 70-Year-Old Male: Diagnostic Challenges. Journal of Dental and Allied Oral Health Sciences, 2(1), 59-64.

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