Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report

Many types of localized lesions may occur on the gingiva that account to be reactive rather than neoplastic in nature. These lesions may arise from various sources like trauma, microorganisms, plaque, calculus, restorations and ill -fitting dental appliances. Such a gingival lesion is Peripheral ossifying fibroma. The lesion is usually small in size, sited mainly in the anterior maxilla with a higher predilection in the second decade of life. A clinical report of a 21-year-old patient with peripheral ossifying fibroma in the anterior maxilla is presented.