Palatal peripheral ossifying fibroma in 10yr old child: A Case Report
Dr. Sejal S. Shah(BDS), Dr. Priyanka Agarwal(BDS), Dr. Nilesh Rathi* (MDS), Dr. Apurva Borde(BDS)
Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India -411018.
*Corresponding author
*Dr. Nilesh Rathi (MDS), Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India-411018.
DOI: 10.55920/JCRMHS.2022.02.001063

Figure 1 and 2: Visible lump from front view and it’s interference between the bite

Figure 3: Palatal view of the lesion.

Figure 4: Maxillary radiograph showing ill-defined Radiopacity.

Figure 5

Figure 6: Palatal view of surgical site 3 days after surgery

Figure 7: Palatal view of surgical site showing satisfactory healing 20 days after surgery

Figure 8: Palatal view of site after 6 month follow up
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