Peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis

This is a case report of a reactive lesion which occurs only in the gingiva. This lesion is of a long duration causing erosion of the superficial bone. Histologically it is similar to other epulides of the gingiva but in addition contains ossified tissue. The lesion's confusing terminology is b...

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Main Authors: Zain, R.B., Janakarajah, N.
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Published: 1988
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spelling my.um.eprints.26042014-10-21T02:28:36Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/2604/ Peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis Zain, R.B. Janakarajah, N. Oral surger This is a case report of a reactive lesion which occurs only in the gingiva. This lesion is of a long duration causing erosion of the superficial bone. Histologically it is similar to other epulides of the gingiva but in addition contains ossified tissue. The lesion's confusing terminology is being discussed in view of its understanding to an American-trained or a British-trained surgeon. A review of literature showed a recurrence rate of 7-20 thus making it mandatory for a close follow-up of the patient. 1988 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.um.edu.my/2604/1/Peripheral_ossifying_fibroma_or_ossifying_fibrous_epulis.pdf Zain, R.B. and Janakarajah, N. (1988) Peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis. Dental Journal of Malaysia, 10 (1). pp. 17-19. ISSN 0126-8023
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Zain, R.B.
Janakarajah, N.
Peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis
description This is a case report of a reactive lesion which occurs only in the gingiva. This lesion is of a long duration causing erosion of the superficial bone. Histologically it is similar to other epulides of the gingiva but in addition contains ossified tissue. The lesion's confusing terminology is being discussed in view of its understanding to an American-trained or a British-trained surgeon. A review of literature showed a recurrence rate of 7-20 thus making it mandatory for a close follow-up of the patient.
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author Zain, R.B.
Janakarajah, N.
author_facet Zain, R.B.
Janakarajah, N.
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title Peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis
title_short Peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis
title_full Peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis
title_fullStr Peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis
title_full_unstemmed Peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis
title_sort peripheral ossifying fibroma/ossifying fibrous epulis
publishDate 1988
url http://eprints.um.edu.my/2604/1/Peripheral_ossifying_fibroma_or_ossifying_fibrous_epulis.pdf
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