title: Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia and a dental abscess.
abstract: In most cases, FCOD is diagnosed by reviewing clinical and radiographic information and data. Multiple quadrants and a mixture of sclerotic radiopaque lesions with radiolucent borders facilitate radiographic interpretation. FCOD is a self-limiting condition that requires no further treatment once a diagnosis has been made. Prognosis is excellent. Follow-up is needed to assess for progression and any possible complications. This should include periodic radiographic evaluation. If endodontic therapy is required, it should not be initiated until a thorough clinical and radiographic evaluation has been completed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive Services, Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, DC, USA. aglascoe@howard.edu
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Glascoe
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goode
authors.forename: Gustavo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mongelos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000473:pathology; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D005260:Female; D005357:Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000150:complications*; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D057832:Watchful Waiting