The Journal of Dental Panacea

Online ISSN: 2348-8727

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Case Report


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207- 210


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Maya Sanjiv Indurkar, Janhavi Nikhil Purohit*


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Beam of hope: Laser therapy for peripheral ossifying fibroma


Case Report

Author Details : Maya Sanjiv Indurkar, Janhavi Nikhil Purohit*

Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 207-210

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jdp.2024.042



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Abstract

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive non-neoplastic gingival overgrowth. It is reactive overgrowth originating from periodontal ligament cells. POF occurs frequently in the maxillary anterior region. The lesion has female predilection. POF has high recurrence rate. Various treatment modalities are available to excise POF including scalpel, electrocautery, cryotherapy & laser. It is a case report of 48 year old female patient with POF in the left palatal region and one-year follow-up after excision done using Er: YAG laser.
 

Keywords: Peripheral ossifying fibroma, POF, Laser, Er:YAG


How to cite : Indurkar M S, Purohit J N, Beam of hope: Laser therapy for peripheral ossifying fibroma. J Dent Panacea 2024;6(4):207-210

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