RESUMO
The study was done to determine the prevalence of denture induced fibrous hyperplasia [DIFH] in a sample of Jordanian people and to investigate the correlation between DIFH and the age, gender, location of the lesions and the denture wearing period. This study was performed on a sample of Jordanian people at Marka Medical Center situated in the middle of Jordan between January and June 2013. A total of 450 complete denture wearers, consisted of 260 female and 190 male with an age range of 34-78, were divided into two age groups, the first ranging in age from 34-60 and the second from 61-78 years. Patients were examined for the presence and location of the lesions based on their clinical picture. The data were analyzed using the SPSS Registered software version 12 package. The prevalence of Denture Induced Fibrous Hyperplasia was 8% among denture wearers, it was found to be more common in females than in males, most lesions were found in the 34-60 years old group, in the anterior area than the posterior area and in the lower jaw than the upper jaw. It was concluded the denture induced fibrous hyperplasia is not a common manifestation in denture wearer living in the middle of Jordan, However, there was statistical significant correlation between DIFH and patients related factors such as gender, location of lesions, and the denture- wearing period