Peripheral ossifying fibroma: A case report

Abstract

Gingival tissues are highly susceptible to developmental changes in the form of various reactive and neoplastic lesions. Peripheral ossifying fibroma is an inflammatory growth of the gums developing in response to plaque and other associated local factors favoring plaque accumulation and originating from the cells of the gingival corium, periosteum and periodontal ligament. Clinical picture of this lesion mimics a variety of other such reactive lesions and hence histological analysis is an important diagnostic tool. A case of peripheral ossifying fibroma in a 23 yr old female has been presented with its detailed clinical, radiographic and histo-pathological findings, the diagnostic challenges associated with such lesions and the management approaches for the same. Establishing an early diagnosis becomes imperative to rule out potential for malignant transformation.