Ossifying Fibroma of Maxillofacial Region

Abstract

A clinical, radiolographic, treatment and follow-up study of 55 cases of ossifying fibroma involving the maxillofacial region was performed. The highest incidence of 52% was recorded in the age group of 31 - 35 years. Majority of the lesions (70.91%) were found in the posterior part of the mandible and extreaoral painless swelling was the common presenting features (90.91%). Radiographic findings varied from complete radiolucency to complete radiopacity. moreover 82% lesions had well defined margins. The deistinctive features of this study are, male preponderance and lack of root resorption of involved teeth in all 55 cases.