Florid Cemento-Osseous Dysplasia of the Mandible: A Case Report with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings and Conservative Management

Abstract

Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) is a benign fibro-osseous lesion that often affects multiple regions of the mandible and maxilla and is usually detected incidentally. Although it is frequently asymptomatic clinically, complications such as pain and infection may develop in some cases. This case report presents in detail a case of FCOD identified in a 51-year-old female patient who presented with pain in the left mandibular region. Panoramic radiographs taken at different times and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings were used in the diagnostic process, and a definitive diagnosis was made based on clinical and radiological data. The patient was managed conservatively without the need for any invasive intervention. This case highlights the role of comprehensive imaging modalities in the differential diagnosis of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia and underscores the importance of conservative management strategies.