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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.
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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==
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