title: Peripheral ossifying fibroma: Series of five cases.
abstract: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive lesion of the gingival tissues that predominantly affects women and is usually located in the maxilla anterior to the molars. It originates from the cells of the periodontal ligament. The definitive diagnosis is established by histological examination, which reveals the presence of cellular connective tissue with focal calcifications. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice, though the recurrence has been reported. We present a clinical, radiological and histological review of five cases of POF diagnosed and treated at our institute.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology, C.S.M.S.S. Dental College and Hospital, Kanchanwadi, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Lata
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kale
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology, C.S.M.S.S. Dental College and Hospital, Kanchanwadi, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Neha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Khambete
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology, C.S.M.S.S. Dental College and Hospital, Kanchanwadi, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sodhi
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Sushma
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sonawane
keywords: Epulis; gingiva; peripheral ossifying fibroma