EXOPHYTIC AND REACTIVE LESIONS: REPORT OF THREE CASES

Abstract

The reactive lesions are relatively common in the oral cavity because of the frequency with which the tissues are injured. Oral exophytic lesions often have proven to be diagnostically challenging due to the varied clinical presentation. The proliferative activity of the reactive lesions is considered to be initiated by local irritants. The elimination of local irritants and proper dental replacement may contribute to the reduction of these lesions. Careful clinical interpretation with a better histological understanding of exophytic lesions may ease the diagnosis from the differential diagnosis panel.