JUVENILE OSSIFYING FIBROMA OF THE MANDIBLE A DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA

Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) is classified as a benign fibro-osseous neoplasm characterized by the proliferation of mineralized osteo-fibrous tissue replacing normal bone. JOF are benign yet exhibit locally aggressive behavior with a strong tendency for recurrence. Juvenile ossifying fibroma is predominantly reported in the maxillary region, paranasal sinuses, orbit, and other bones related to paranasal sinuses. JOF is relatively rare in the mandible. In this current case series, we intend to report two cases of JOF in a child's mandible, diagnosis, surgical management, and follow-up. Pediatric dentists should know these entities of maxillofacial pathology so that appropriate diagnosis can be made and prompt treatment can be delivered.