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Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma (view source)
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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 [[Periodontal ligament - Anatomy & Physiology|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 [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|gingiva]] and are normally indistinguishable from [[Gingival Hyperplasia|gingival hyperplasia]].
They present as firm, smooth swellings of the [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|gingiva]] and are normally indistinguishable from [[Gingival Hyperplasia|gingival hyperplasia]].
Not to be confused with [[Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma|Acanthomatous Ameloblastoma]].
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