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===Diagnostic Imaging===

===Diagnostic Imaging===

Radiographs are required to differentiate this benign neoplasm from malignant or locally aggressive lesions. Skull radiographs will evaluate the oral lesion itself and thoracic radiography to evaluate for metastasies (if a malignancy is a diagnostic possibility). Radiographs typically show a soft tissue opacity in the the [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|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. Skull radiographs will evaluate the oral lesion itself and thoracic radiography to evaluate for metastasies (if a malignancy is a diagnostic possibility). Radiographs typically show a soft tissue opacity in the the [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|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.

Radiography cannot be used to differentiate a peripheral odontogenic fibroma from a [[Gingival Hyperplasia - WikiClinical|hyperplastic gingival lesion]].

===Biopsy===

===Biopsy===

An incisional biopsy is required to obtain a definitive diagnosis

An incisional biopsy is required to obtain a definitive diagnosis