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Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma (view source)
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===Diagnostic Imaging===
===Diagnostic Imaging===
Radiographs are required to differentiate this benign neoplasm from malignant or locally aggressive lesions. Radiographs typically show a soft tissue opacity in the the gingiva region with varying degrees of mineralization. Bone involvement is '''not''' a feature of this neoplasm.
Radiographs are required to differentiate this benign neoplasm from malignant or locally aggressive lesions. Radiographs typically show a soft tissue opacity in the the gingiva region with varying degrees of mineralization. Bone involvement is '''not''' a feature of this neoplasm.
Radiography cannot be used to differentiate a peripheral odontogenic fibroma from a hyperplastic gingival lesion.
===Biopsy===
===Biopsy===
An incisional biopsy is required to obtain a definitive diagnosis
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
An excision of the neoplasm should be performed. The depth of the excision is determined by the location of the origin of the neoplasm at the periodontal ligament.
Excision may be at the gingival level or one that involves
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==