Author/Authors :
DERECI, Ömür Ankara Üniversitesi - Dis Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ağız, Dis ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilimdalı, Turkey , DADAKOĞLU, Serkan Ankara Üniversitesi - Dis Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ağız, Dis ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilimdalı, Turkey , SONGÜR, Timur Ankara Üniversitesi - Dis Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ağız, Dis ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilimdalı, Turkey , ÖZTÜRK, Adnan Ankara Üniversitesi - Dis Hekimliği Fakültesi - Ağız, Dis ve Çene Cerrahisi Anabilimdalı, Turkey
Abstract :
Peripheral osteoma is a benign osteogenic tumour which is composed of varying degrees of cancellous and compact bone. Maxillofacial peripheral osteomas are mostly seen in paranasal sinus cavities and on jaws. Mandibular peripheral osteomas are relatively frequent than maxillary peripheral osteomas. In this case report a rare hard palate localization of maxillary peripheral osteoma is presented and surgical treatment is discussed.
