Peripheral ossifying fibroma: A rare entity in pediatric maxilla

Abstract

Gingival hyperplasia is considered to be one of most commonly encountered lesions in the intra oral cavity. Most of them occur due to localized irritational factors. Broadly, they are termed as “Epulis.” Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a soft-tissue growth that is usually seen on the interdental papilla. Our case report presented 14-year-old boy with gingival overgrowth on palatal side of the anterior maxillary region since 5 months, which was treated with combination of CO2 laser and scalpel under local anesthesia. Post-operative follow-up was done for 1 year and no evidence of recurrence noted.