Development of peripheral ossifying fibroma following micro-osteoperforation
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À propos de cet article
Publié en ligne: 20 juil. 2021
Pages: 85 - 93
Reçu: 01 août 2018
Accepté: 01 janv. 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/aoj-2020-038
© 2019 Abdulmonem Alshihri et al., published by Sciendo
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Background
Micro-osteoperforation (MOP) is a newly developed technique reported to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement.
Case presentation
The following case report discusses a peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF), as a reactive gingival nodule that developed eight weeks after a patient underwent transmucosal MOP at multiple sites in the mandible during orthodontic treatment.
Conclusion
The MOP procedure is a relatively new approach applied to orthodontics that may induce gingival reactive nodules. Clinicians should be aware of this possible sequela and inform patients of the potential risk.