title: Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma in child. A follow-up of 4 years. Report of a case.
abstract: Peripheral cement-ossifying fibroma is a relatively common gingival growth of a reactive rather than neoplastic nature, whose pathogenesis is uncertain. It predominantly affects adolescents and young adults, with peak prevalence between 10 and 19 years. We report here the clinical case of a 5-year-old girl with disease duration of 3 years, who was followed up for 4 years, showing a gingival health and normal radiopacity of bone.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alberto Carlos Botazzo
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Delbem
authors.forename: Robson Frederico
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Cunha
authors.forename: Janaína Zavitoski
authors.initials: JZ
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Ana Maria Pires
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Soubhia