Living with Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia
A jaw bone condition with patches of abnormal bone that rarely causes symptoms and is often found on a routine dental X-ray.
Understanding Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia
It is often found in the area near the teeth, on both sides of the jaw. People rarely have symptoms, and it is usually found on dental X-rays during a routine exam. It mainly occurs in middle-aged women. Sometimes the lesions grow or get infected, causing discomfort, pain, or mild changes in appearance.
Signs & symptoms
Most people have no symptoms. GARD lists these findings:
- Abnormal bone in the jaw
- Spots seen on dental X-rays
- Impacted teeth
- Jaw enlargement in some people
- Occasional pain or infection
- Mild change in appearance
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include gum, teeth and mouth specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Gum, teeth and mouth specialists (odontologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
The cause is unknown, and it does not usually run in families.
Also known as: florid osseous dysplasia; focal cemento-osseous dysplasia
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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