Rule of 2/3rds: 2/3 occur in maxilla, 2/3 in second decade of life; 2/3 female Cause Derived from enamel organ epithelium or from remnants of dental lamina. Incidence represents 3% to 7% of all odontogenic tumors. 2/3 of cases occur in 2nd decade; female affected twice as often as males Location often affects anterior jaw; […]
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AKA: Giant Cell Epulis Reactive lesion caused by local irritation or trauma Found exclusively on the gingiva or edentulous alveolar ridge, presenting as a red or red-blue nodular mass Although a soft tissue lesion, can cause “cupping” resorption of underlying alveolar bone overlying mucosa is ulcerated in 50% of cases Firmer and not as red as pyogenic granuloma
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AKA: Ossifying Fibroid Epulis; Peripheral Fibroma with Calcification; Calcifying Fibroblastic Granuloma Reactive lesion caused by local irritation The mineralized product probably has its originates from periosteum or periodontal ligament Occurs exclusively on the gingiva Color ranges from red to pink Surface is ulcerated Predominantly a lesion of teenagers and young adults, with peak prevalence between the ages
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Reactive lesion caused by local irritation or trauma Name is double misnomer – not pus producing; not a granulomatous Lobulated mass that is usually pedunculated, but can also be sessile Soft, fleshy, easily bleeds because of its high vascularity Color ranges from pink to red to purple depending on age of the lesion; young lesions are highly vascular in
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