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Benign fibro-osseous lesions occur when normal bone is replaced by cellular fibrous connective tissue and mineralized structures. One rare type of these lesions is the ossifying fibroma (OF). The aim of this study is to report an unusual case of OF in a 57-year-old female. Physical examination showed facial asymmetry without any tenderness, fluctuation, ocular pain, or ophthalmoplegia. Imaging exams revealed a solid mass involving the left maxilla and orbital floor. Surgical resection was performed without any complications or sequelae, and the histopathological results confirmed OF. Although recurrence is rare in this condition, the patient remains under follow-up.
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the quality of life of patients with dentofacial deformities and of patients subjected to orthognathic surgery to compare their results with those of patients who have no dentofacial deformity by applying the Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire (OQLQ). STUDY DESIGN: Three groups of patients were interviewed, and the OQLQ instrument was applied to them by one examiner. RESULTS: Results showed statistical differences between groups and suggested that patients with no deformity and those subjected to orthognathic surgery have better quality of life compared with those with facial deformity. CONCLUSIONS: Orthognathic surgery with the consequent dentofacial correction seems to have a positive effect on quality of life.