Ossifying fibroma of the jaws: a clinical study of 14 cases and review of the literature.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of ossifying fibroma (OF) in a group of 14 patients treated in our clinic and discuss the management and the prognosis of this tumor.

STUDY

DESIGN

The study included 14 consecutive patients with OF of the jaws with ages ranging from 7 to 55 years. Primary site distribution was maxilla (1), maxilla, maxillary sinus (1), and mandible (12). All of the patients treated by surgery (curettage, enucleation, or radical surgery).

RESULTS

The mean follow-up range was 2-18 years. All of the patients were alive and disease free.

CONCLUSIONS

OF is a benign slow-growing tumor of the jaws. Early tumors that are small or well demarcated are treated by curettage or enucleation. For aggressive tumors that show rapid enlargement, radical resection (maxillectomy or segmental mandibulectomy) is used. By either method of treatment, the recurrence rate is extremely low.