Changes

*Most common benign tumour found in the oral cavity in dogs

*Most common benign tumour found in the oral cavity in dogs

*Less common in cats

*Less common in cats

*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. It was previously known as a fibromatous epulis and ossifying epulis depending on the degree of mineralization.