Fibro-osseous disease: harmonizing terminology with biology

作者：Noffke Claudia E^*; Raubenheimer Erich J; MacDonald David

来源：Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology, 2012, 114(3): 388-392.

DOI：10.1016/j.oooo.2012.06.002

Classification systems and associated terminology are inherently slow in reflecting rapidly unfolding scientific discoveries in the mechanism and presentation of diseases. Misleading concepts, which often have historical value only, may become entrenched in the literature, leading to confusion and inaccurate communication. The purpose of this communication is to stimulate discussion and debate on inappropriate terminology associated with fibro-osseous disease that continues to be perpetuated in the literature. Use of the terms "cementum," "aggressive," "active," "gigantiform," and "maturation" are questioned, and the criteria applied to the interpretation of secondary changes in fibro-osseous lesions critically are evaluated. (Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2012;114:388-392)

• 出版日期2012-9