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Intraoral periapical i.r.t 13
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F1
The intraoral radiograph showed radiopacity at the canine region [Figure 1].
Bony lesion at 13
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F2
Intraoral examination revealed a well-circumscribed sessile protuberance of about 1 cm x 0.7 cm x 0.4 cm on the attached gingiva in the labial aspect of the canine region [Figure 2].
Reflection of the flap
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F3
A mucoperiosteal flap was raised in the maxillary anterior region, after adequate exposure of the bony mass, it was excised using mallet and chisel, and osteoplasty was performed using bone file [Figures 3 and 4].
After excision of the lesion
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F4
A mucoperiosteal flap was raised in the maxillary anterior region, after adequate exposure of the bony mass, it was excised using mallet and chisel, and osteoplasty was performed using bone file [Figures 3 and 4].
Postoperative view after 1 year
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F5
One-year follow-up showed satisfactory results [Figure 5].
Histopathology of the excised lesion
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F6
The histopathological features are suggestive of compact osteoma [Figure 6].