EPULIS – A CASE REPORT

Dr. Sunita Singh (M.D), Dr. Sonia Chhabra (M.D), Dr. Pansi Gupta (M.D), *Dr. Sonia Singh (M.D) and Dr. Padam Parmar (M.D)

ABSTRACT

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a relatively uncommon solitary gingival overgrowth thought to arise from the gingival corium, periosteum, and periodontal ligament. It is a non-neoplastic enlargement of gingiva that is classified as a reactive hyperplastic inflammatory lesion. It is typically seen on the interdental papilla and is believed to comprise about 9% of all gingival growths. Females are more commonly affected than males, and anterior maxilla is the most prevalent location of involvement. The majority of lesions occur during a person’s second decade of life. This article presents a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma in a 11-year-old male along with the clinical, histopathologic and radiographic features and treatment details.

Keywords: Peripheral ossifying fibroma, Epulis, Peripheral odontogenic fibroma, Peripheral cementifying fibroma.