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An incisional biopsy is required to obtain a definitive diagnosis

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.

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 - Anatomy & Physiology|periodontal ligament]].

Excision may be at the gingival level or a deep resection involving the extraction of the affected tooth and curettage of the alveolar socket.  

Excision may be at the gingival level or a deep resection involving the extraction of the affected tooth and curettage of the alveolar socket.  

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==