Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma - a case report.

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To cite this article: Int J Dent Hygiene 9, 2011; 234-237 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2010.00471.x Mishra AK, Bhusari P, Kanteshwari K. Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma - a case report. ABSTRACT: Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma (PCOF) is a relatively common gingival growth of a reactive rather than neoplastic nature whose pathogenesis remains uncertain. It predominantly affects adolescent & young adults with greater prevalence around 28 years. We report in this study, the clinical case of a 47-year-old female patient who was asymptomatic, with the disease duration of 2 years and was followed up for 6 months post-surgically showing gingival health, normal radio-opacity of bone without any recurrence. Clinical, radiographical and histological characteristics are discussed and recommendations regarding differential diagnosis, treatment and follow-up are provided. The controversial varied nomenclature and possible etiopathogenesis of PCOF are emphasized.