Changes

*Seen in dogs of any age but more common in those > 6years old

*Seen in dogs of any age but more common in those > 6years old

==Description==  

==Description==  

Peripheral odontogenic fibroma is a benign tumour that arises from the periodontal ligament. It was previously known as a fibromatous epulis and ossifying epulis depending on the degree of mineralization.  

Peripheral odontogenic fibroma is a benign tumour that arises from the [[Periodontal ligament - Anatomy & Physiology|periodontal ligament]]. It was previously known as a fibromatous epulis and ossifying epulis depending on the degree of mineralization.  

They present as firm, smooth swellings of the gingiva and are normally indistinguishable from gingival hyperplasia.

They present as firm, smooth swellings of the gingiva and are normally indistinguishable from gingival hyperplasia.

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==