Irritation fibroma / Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report

Authors

  • Jaspreet Kaur, Harmanpreet kaur, Alyana Celate, Dr. Piyush Sharma, Dr. Gurjot Kaur Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/9rtjf842

Keywords:

irritation fibroma, reactive benign lesion, calcification.

Abstract

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign oral soft tissue tumor . It is a non-malignant tumor . It is a localized reactive lesion that primarily occurs on gingiva and may also  appear on the buccal mucosa  . It most commonly found in the maxilla than mandible and has a female predilection , mostly seen in the second and third decades. In case of gingival involvement, it originates from the cells of periodontal ligament and associated factors like plaque , calculus, chronic trauma ,cheek biting, irritation from dental 
appliances and faulty restoration. Traumatic fibroma occurs on the buccal mucosa along the line of bite. It require elimination of irritants , proper treatment and periodical follow-up.Incidences of recurrence have been put at 16-20%.This case report describes a case of POF in an adult female patient having irritation fibroma which was treated with surgical excision, resulting in an uneventful healing .

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Published

2025-04-05

How to Cite

Jaspreet Kaur, Harmanpreet kaur, Alyana Celate, Dr. Piyush Sharma, Dr. Gurjot Kaur. (2025). Irritation fibroma / Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report. Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 54(5), 639-643. https://doi.org/10.48047/9rtjf842