Fibrous Dysplasia at Dentist Dictionary

What is Fibrous Dysplasia? An asymptomatic regional alteration of bone in which the normal architecture is replaced by fibrous tissue and nonfunctional trabeculae-like osseous structures; lesions may be monostotic or polyostotic, with or without associated endocrine disturbances.

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