Dentistry

A typical Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma of the Mandible

European Conference on Dental Health

July 20-21, 2022 | Webinar

Tomislav Katanec

University of Zagreb, Croatia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Dentistry

Abstract:

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign localized lesion originating from gingival and alveolar oral mucosa. Its origin can be cells of periodontal ligament. The lesions usually develop in women in their twenties. POF is a complex clinical and histological diagnosis due to its shared characteristics with many other conditions. In this paper, we presented a case of an atypical peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) in the left lateral part of the mandible in a 70-year-old male patient who had two semicircular bridges supported on four implants in the upper and lower jaws. A review of CBCT and orthopedic imaging showed no visible intraosseous changes. Histological analysis revealed the diagnosis of POF. The case in question is interesting, as elaborated on in the discussion section of this paper because POF is usually found in female patients aged between 20 and 30 years.

Biography :

Dr Tomislav Katanec has completed his PhD on July 1, 2020 at the University of Zagreb. He is now working as Faculty of Dentistry in Zagreb, postdoctoral student – lecturer. He participates in conducting clinical and preclinical exercises in the courses Oral Surgery I, Pretclinical oral surgery, Oral surgery I, Pretclinical oral surgery for english students.