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ArticleCureus2024

Surgical Management of Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Report of Two Cases.

Ruchi Pandey, Pooja Palwankar

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. [Peripheral ossifying fibroma. A series of cases].Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Ruchi PandeyPeriodontology, Manav Rachna Dental College, School of Dental Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, IND.
Pooja PalwankarPeriodontology, Manav Rachna Dental College, School of Dental Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, IND.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A nonneoplastic lesion of uncertain origin most likely occurring due to connective tissue cells of the periodontal ligament (PDL) is referred to as peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF). It has an exorbitant recurrence rate; therefore, proper diagnosis based on clinical, radiological, and histopathological investigations is a must along with an appropriate treatment plan, and follow-up of the patient is very important to avoid further recurrence. In the present case series, there was a recurrence of the lesion in the first case, a surgical method using a scalpel to excise the tissue with ample curettage till the surface of the bone was felt, followed by electrocoagulation. In the second case, surgical excision was done using a scalpel, and electrocautery was used to arrest bleeding. There was no recurrence reported till one year of follow-up.

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electrocauteryelectrocoagulationfibromanon neoplastic lesionperipheral ossifying fibromasurgical method

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PMID39398768
PMCPMC11469664

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