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A fibroma of the oral mucosa is BEST characterized as:

  1. An odontogenic tumor
  2. A reactive fibrous hyperplasia
  3. A premalignant lesion
  4. A true neoplasm requiring excision
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Correct answer: B. A reactive fibrous hyperplasia

Oral fibromas are reactive hyperplasias caused by chronic irritation or trauma — NOT true neoplasms. They are the most common oral soft tissue 'tumor,' always benign.
  • A. ❌ Fibromas are not odontogenic; they arise from oral mucosal connective tissue.
  • B. ✅ CORRECT – Fibroma = reactive fibrous hyperplasia from chronic irritation; benign.
  • C. ❌ Oral fibromas carry no malignant transformation risk.
  • D. ❌ Oral fibromas are reactive, not neoplastic.

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