%0 Journal Article
%T "Rare Case of Mandibular Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in a 70-Year-Old Male: Diagnostic Challenges"
%A Lucas Silva
%A Maria Oliveira
%A Gabriel Santos
%J Journal of Dental and Allied Oral Health Sciences
%D 2022
%V 2
%N 1
%P 59-64
%X 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.
%U https://tsdp.net/article/1nnXJieg9JFyYKN8mDlE