Peripheral ossifying fibroma: a rare uncommon gingival lesion

Gingival growths are one amongst the foremost frequently encountered lesions within the mouth. Most of those lesions aren't offensive, but some do have malignant potential. Gingival fibroma arises from the connective tissue or from the periodontal ligament. Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is one amongst the infrequently occurring gingival lesion occurring frequently within the anterior maxilla with female predilection. This article describes a case report of 45 year old female patient with gingival enlargement in maxillary anterior region. The duration of disease was four years and was diagnosed as peripheral ossifying fibroma based on clinical, radiographic and histological features and was managed by surgical excision.