Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma

Abstract

Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a relatively uncommon gingival growth that is considered to be reactive in nature and postulated to appear secondary to irritation or trauma. They usually occur in young adults with a female predominance and are solitary in nature. We report a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma in a 55-year old female.

Keywords

• Peripheral ossifying fibroma
• Gingiva
• Multicentric
• Periosteum
• Recurrence