Distinguishing Characteristics: Fibromas can look like any other soft tissue tumor. However, denture-induced fibrous hyperplasia is always associated with a denture, which can help in developing a differential diagnosis.
Significant Microscopic Features: The histologic appearance is that of a nodular excess of collagen fibers with sparse amounts of inflammatory cells
Dental implications: The most important dental implication is determining the cause of the irritation or trauma and removing it. Removing the source will not result in complete resolution of the lesion but may result in reduction in size because of a reduction in the amount of inflammation present in the tissue.