Rare Case of Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma in Maxillary Anterior Region: A Clinical Experience.

ABSTRACT

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is rare pathology and its appearance in maxillary anterior is very rare. It occurs due to irritants such as trauma, microorganisms, plaque, calculus, restorations, and dental appliances. It is also called by other names like epulis, peripheral fibroma with calcification, POF, calcifying fibroblastic granuloma, peripheral cementifying fibroma, peripheral fibroma with cementogenesis, and peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma. POF may present as a pedunculated swelling, or it may have a broad attachment base. The lesion is usually red to pink with areas of ulceration, and their surface may be smooth or irregular. We are presenting one case of POF in the maxillary anterior region.