MANAGEMENT OF PERIPHERAL OSSIFYING FIBROMA IN AN ADOLESCENT: A CASE REPORT

• Published in: Journal of Health and Translational Medicine
• Main Author: Venkiteswaran A.; Harun N.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85186234504&doi=10.22452%2fjummec.vol27no1.4&partnerID=40&md5=5f14e045452ef2d8af8597d755b9a6f7

Introduction: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) makes up between 2-9% of all gingival lesions and a third of all localized hyperplastic gingival lesions. It is commonly seen in the anterior segment of both maxilla and mandible. Case report: This case describes the management of peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) associated with tooth displacement affecting the anterior segment of the maxilla of a 15-year-old boy. Complete surgical removal was done followed by the placement of a BIPP dressing at the surgical site. The post-operative clinical outcome was successful whereby the pathologically displaced tooth erupted into the arch spontaneously and was well-aligned without the need for any orthodontic treatment. Conclusion: Complete removal of POF lesion followed by good oral hygiene maintenance ensures a favourable outcome and no evidence of recurrence. © 2024, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. All rights reserved.