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==Introduction==  

==Introduction==  

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.  

Peripheral odontogenic fibroma is a benign tumour that arises from the [[Enamel Organ#Periodontal Ligament|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 Introduction|gingiva]] and are normally indistinguishable from [[Gingival Hyperplasia|gingival hyperplasia]].

They present as firm, smooth swellings of the [[Gingiva Introduction|gingiva]] and are normally indistinguishable from [[Gingival Hyperplasia|gingival hyperplasia]].