Surgical treatment of fibrous dysplasia in the mandible:

case report

Abstract

Objective: To describe a case of fibrous dysplasia in the mandible treated with functional osteoplasty. Case Report: A 40-year-old female patient presented at the bucomaxillofacial clinic, complaining of altered tongue positioning due to bone growth in the mandible. Physical examination revealed a firm, enlarged area in the left mandibular region, and radiographs showed a ground-glass appearance consistent with fibrous dysplasia. The treatment chosen was functional osteoplasty followed by preservation. Final Considerations: The approach is guided by the severity of the disease and its potential for deformity and recurrence, with osteoplasty selected to prevent mutilation and functional impairments.