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abstract: Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a relatively uncommon gingival growth that is considered to be reactive in nature and postulated to appear secondary to irritation or trauma. They usually occur in young adults with a female predominance and are solitary in nature. We report a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma in a 55-year old female
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date: 2009-11-15
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keywords: Peripheral ossifying fibroma; Gingiva; Multicentric; Periosteum; Recurrence
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title: Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma
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