Benign Fibro-Osseous Lesions of The Jaw: A Retrospective Analysis

Abstract

Objective: The main goal of this retrospective study was to characterise FOLs in terms of their demographic distribution, prevalence, and clinical and radiological features, and to discuss the treatments for this condition. Methods: This study included patients with FOLs found in the archives of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Harran, Turkey. The panoramic radiographs and histopathological results of all patients referred to our clinic between 2017 and 2020 were reviewed retrospectively. In total, 18,835 patient records were evaluated. Two oral and maxillofacial surgeons sequentially examined the panoramic radiographs of all patients who presented to our clinic for examination or treatment. In total, 10 patients showed radiological and histopathology results compatible with FOLs. Results: In total, 18,835 radiographs were evaluated, and 10 (0.00074%) FOLs were seen in 10 patients (8 females and 2 males) ranging in age from 18–64 years. Three of the cases were of FCOD, three were of FaCOD (father and two daughters), one was of of FoCOD, one was of OF, and two were of FD. Conclusion: FOLs, and in particular FaCFOD, are rarely seen in the clinic. Accurate diagnosis of these diseases is important to avoid inappropriate treatment. In this study, we reported 10 FOLs in 10 patients seen at our institution, and presented a review of the literature.