Fibrous epulis - a case report

Fibrous epulis is a benign tumour of the gingiva, commonly appearing in the area of the interdental papilla as a result of local chronic irritation, improper dental restorations, carious teeth, subgingival deposits, or a combination of all these factors. The aim of our research is to present a clinical case of fibrous epulis in the upper jaw. A 66-year-old male patient was admitted to the Oral Surgery Clinic due to the presence of a nodular formation localized in the
anterior region of the left edentulous alveolar ridge in the upper jaw. Clinical examination revealed the presence of a tumoroid lesion measuring approximately 10 mm. The treatment is surgical excision of the lesion when it presents a functional or aesthetic problem for the patient or when there is a need for differential diagnosis in relation to gingival hyperplasia, papilloma or other benign or malignant neoplasms. Clinical findings and histopathological analysis confirm the diagnosis. The histopathological finding is the golden standard that concludes the initial clinical diagnosis and differentiate possible histopathological types of epulis.
Keywords: fibrous epulis, gingiva, maxilla, surgical treatment, histopathological analysis