Peripheral ossifying fibroma: Clinical and histopathological insights from a case report

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is one of the reactive lesions of the oral cavity arising from the gingiva. POF is common in the second decades of life and has a female predilection. It is found in the anterior region usually. Due to the gingiva’s proximity to the periodontal ligament, POF is projected to develop from these cells. Its precise origin is unknown. The following case reports describe the case of recurrent POF present in the upper anterior region of a 12-year-old female. Clinical, radiographic, and histologic features, as well as differential diagnosis, treatment using lasers, are discussed in this report. Recurrences can be avoided by early identification, surgical excision, and curettage of surrounding tissue. Early conservative treatment of the lesion lowers the likelihood of its advancement, and periodic follow-up visits are necessary to check for recurrence.