The osteoma is a benign osteogenic neoplasm of bone.  Peripheral osteoma of the mandible is uncommon. It is often asymptomatic and usually discovered when a patient complains of esthetic problems and presents for treatment.  Peripheral osteomas have a characteristic clinical and radiographic appearance, but their pathogenesis is obscure.  Described here are two patients with peripheral osteoma of the mandible, which might occur as a result of a combination of trauma and muscle traction.

Keywords:  Osteoma, peripheral osteoma

Citation:  Ertas Ü, Tozoglu S.  Uncommon Peripheral Osteoma of the Mandible:  Report of Two Cases.  J Contemp Dent Pract 2003 August;(4)3:098-104.