Surgical Management of Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: A Report of Two Cases

A nonneoplastic lesion of uncertain origin most likely occurring due to connective tissue cells of the periodontal ligament (PDL) is referred to as peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF). It has an exorbitant recurrence rate; therefore, proper diagnosis based on clinical, radiological, and histopathological investigations is a must along with an appropriate treatment plan, and follow-up of the patient is very important to avoid further recurrence. In the present case series, there was a recurrence of the lesion in the first case, a surgical method using a scalpel to excise the tissue with ample curettage till the surface of the bone was felt, followed by electrocoagulation. In the second case, surgical excision was done using a scalpel, and electrocautery was used to arrest bleeding. There was no recurrence reported till one year of follow-up.