Abstract
Objective: To emphasize the diagnostic relevance in clinical dental practice, aiming at the correct conduct in the treatment of fibrous hyperplasia in the region of the soft palate, as well as discussing the pathogenesis of the lesion. Case details: Female patient, 54 years old, feoderma, attended the Dental School Clinic complaining of an asymptomatic lesion that developed slowly for approximately 15 years. On intraoral examination, a nodular and pedicled lesion was observed on the soft palate, with a normochromic and violet color, a smooth, well-delimited surface, with an irregular shape and softened consistency, measuring 0.5x1x0.3 centimeters. The diagnostic hypothesis was that of inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia. An excisional biopsy was chosen to confirm the lesion through an anatomopathological study. Final considerations: The performance of the biopsy is extremely important in order to rule out other diagnostic hypotheses. It is important that the dental surgeon be trained to be able to propose the most appropriate treatment, restoring the patient's well-being and providing a satisfactory prognosis.