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| Peripheral ossifying fibroma of gingiva: A case report |
| Shivjot Chhina1, Ajit Singh Rathore2, Puneet Ahuja3 |
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1Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida, India.
2Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida, India. 3Professor & Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, I.T.S Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre, Greater Noida, India. |
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doi:10.5348/ijcri-2011-11-68-CR-6
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Address correspondence to: Shivjot Chhina Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics I.T.S Dental College, Hospital & Research Centre Greater Noida, (U.P) India - 201308 Phone: 91-120-2331083 Email: drshivjot@yahoo.co.in |
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| Chhina S, Rathore AS, Ahuja P. Peripheral ossifying fibroma of gingiva: A case report. International Journal of Case Reports and Images 2011;2(11):21-24. |
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Abstract
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Introduction:
The peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive gingival overgrowth occurring frequently in the anterior maxilla. It originates in the cells of the periodontal ligament and is more common in children and young adults.
Case Report: In the current article a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) in the anterior maxillary gingiva is highlighted, which histologically showed cellular, fibrous connective tissue stroma with calcified osseous calcifications. Conclusion: The definitive diagnosis is established by histological examination, which reveals the presence of highly cellular connective tissue with focal calcifications. Surgery is the treatment of choice, though the recurrence rate can reach 20%. | |
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Key Words:
Peripheral ossifying fibroma, Gingiva, Epulis, Calcifications
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Author Contributions:
Shivjot Chhina - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published Ajit Singh Rathore - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published Puneet Ahuja - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published |
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Guarantor of submission:
The corresponding author is the guarantor of submission. |
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Source of support:
None |
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Conflict of interest:
Authors declare no conflict of interest. |
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Copyright:
© Shivjot Chhina et. al. 2011; This article is distributed the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any means provided the original authors and original publisher are properly credited. (Please see Copyright Policy for more information.) |
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