Review of nomenclature revision of fibro-ossous lesions in the maxillofacial region.
- Author:
Byung Do LEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Korea. eebydo@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Bone;
Cementum;
Terminology
- MeSH:
Classification;
Connective Tissue;
Dental Cementum;
Fibroma;
Jaw
- From:Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2007;37(1):1-8
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Fibro-osseous lesions are composed of connective tissue and varying amount of mineralized substances, which may be bony or cementum-like structures. It is necessary for oral radiologist to differentiate due to the tendency of these fibro-osseous lesions to show similar histopathologic appearances, while the management of each lesion is different. However we often encounter a little difficulty in judgement because there are some overlaps between concept of each lesions. So recently I suggest, we face a need to review basic concept and classification of several fibro-osseous jaw lesions. In this article, several fibro-osseous lesions, such as fibrous dysplasia, cemento-ossifying fibroma and cemento-osseous dysplasia, will be discussed basing on the review of literature. Particular emphasis will be made on the nomenclature revision of WHO's classification in 1992.
