z-logo
Premium
Reactive lesions of the gingiva
Author(s) -
Eversole L. R.,
Rovin S.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0714.1972.tb02137.x
Subject(s) - pyogenic granuloma , pathology , medicine , granuloma , fibroma , peripheral , lesion
Abstract. A total of 279 cases of reactive lesions of the gingiva have been subdivided into three groups: pyogenic granuloma/gingival fibromatoid lesions, peripheral giant cell granuloma and peripheral ossifying fibroma. Age, sex and and site distribution arc similar for pyogenic granuloma/gingival fibromatoid lesions and peripheral giant cell granuloma; namely, comparable bimodal age peaks occur, women are affected more often, and a predilection exists for the anterior segment of the dental arch. Although peripheral ossifying fibromas also have the same sex and site predilection, incidence occurs as a single age peak in the second decade with a continuous decline thereafter. Clinical and histopathologic features invite speculation that all three lesions represent varied histologic responses to irritation.

This content is not available in your region!

Continue researching here.

Having issues? You can contact us here