Central odontogenic fibroma

Central odontogenic fibroma

The central odontogenic fibroma is a rare benign odontogenic tumor. It is more common in adults, with the average age being 40. It is twice as likely to affect women than men. It is usually found either in the anterior maxilla or the posterior mandible.

References

*Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.


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