DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2014.v02i09.020

Pages: 642-644

Gingival growths are one of the most commonly encountered lesions in the oral cavity. Most of these lesions are benign, but some do have malignant potential. These lesions may arise as a result of irritants, trauma, microorganisms, plaque, calculus, restorations and dental appliances. Different lesions with similar clinical appearance make it difficult to arrive at a correct diagnosis. One of the infrequently occurring gingival lesions is peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF). The purpose of this article is to present a case of POF, briefly review the current literature on this condition and emphasize the importance of discussion of such a lesion.