Subpontic osseous hyperplasia: report of two cases

Subpontic osseous hyperplasia is a non‐neoplastic growth of bone under the pontics of fixed partial dentures, whose pathogenesis is unknown. It is considered a common, not well‐known and under‐diagnosed lesion. Its clinical and radiographic features are diagnostic, and its recognition will help avoi...

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Published in:Oral surgery 2017-11, Vol.10 (4), p.e98-e103
Main Authors: Kapopoulou, F., Tosios, K.I., Vasilas, A., Kalyvas, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bone
Bone growth
Dentures
Differential diagnosis
fixed partial denture
Hyperplasia
Pathogenesis
pontic
subpontic osseous hyperplasia
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Summary:Subpontic osseous hyperplasia is a non‐neoplastic growth of bone under the pontics of fixed partial dentures, whose pathogenesis is unknown. It is considered a common, not well‐known and under‐diagnosed lesion. Its clinical and radiographic features are diagnostic, and its recognition will help avoid diagnostic or therapeutic procedures unnecessary to the patients. We present two cases of subpontic osseous hyperplasia and discuss its differential diagnosis and current concepts on pathogenesis and management.
ISSN:1752-2471
1752-248X
DOI:10.1111/ors.12290