Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry

Fibro-Osseous lesions [FOL] are a group of lesions which affects the jaws, craniofacial bones The term is a diverse process in which the normal architecture of bone is replaced by fibrous tissue containing varying amount of foci of mineralization. Inspite of the advancement in molecular analyzing techniques, the classification, diagnosis, and management of FOLs remain confusing due to multiple histological and radiographic similarities. Various classification systems have been given by various authors by doing extensive research.

The purpose of this present article is to propose different classification systems given by different authors which will improve communications between clinicians, surgeons and pathologists.