irritation fibroma

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ir·ri·ta·tion fi·bro·ma

a slow-growing nodule on the oral mucosa, composed of fibrous tissue covered by epithelium, resulting from mechanical irritation by dentures, fillings, cheek biting, etc.

irritation fibroma

[ir′itā′shən]

a localized, peripheral, tumorlike enlargement of connective tissue caused by prolonged irritation. It commonly develops on the gums or the buccal mucosa.

ir·ri·ta·tion fi·bro·ma

(ir'i-tā'shŭn fī-brō'mă)

A slow-growing nodule on the oral mucosa, composed of fibrous tissue covered by epithelium; results from mechanical irritation caused by dentures, fillings, or from other sources, such as cheek biting.

ir·ri·ta·tion fi·bro·ma

(ir'i-tā'shŭn fī-brō'mă)

Slow-growing nodule on oral mucosa, composed of fibrous tissue covered by epithelium, due to mechanical irritation by dentures, fillings, cheek biting, and other factors.

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One retrospective analysis of gingival biopsied lesions revealed that the occurrence of irritation fibromas among the South Indian population was39.

Large irritation fibroma of palate a rare presentation

The general dentist can usually make a preliminary diagnosis of irritation fibroma based on clinical appearance alone; however, biopsy is always necessary for definitive diagnosis.

A histologic variant of the irritation fibroma is the giant cell fibroma, so named for its binucleated or trinucleated fibroblasts in close proximity to the overlying epithelium within the collagen base (Figure 3).

Fibromas: review of three clinically similar lesions

8) The retrocuspid papilla is considered by some to be developmental (7, 8, 16) and, due to its clinical appearance and characteristic location, does not warrant biopsy, whereas irritation fibroma and GCF both require biopsy for definitive diagnosis.

Identification of a giant cell fibroma

have pointed out, features that are helpful in differentiating the RCP from the irritation fibroma and parulis are its normal color, lack of infectious source, and bilateral distribution.