Korean J Oral Maxillofac Radiol.  2007 Mar;37(1):1-8.

Review of nomenclature revision of fibro-ossous lesions in the maxillofacial region

• Lee BD

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.

Keyword

Bone; Cementum; Terminology

MeSH Terms

Classification
Connective Tissue
Dental Cementum
Fibroma
Jaw