Subpontic osseous hyperplasia: a case series and literature review.

A subpontic osseous hyperplasia (SOH) is a slow-growing, non-neoplastic bone growth that uniquely affects mandibular posterior edentulous ridges underneath pontics of fixed partial dentures. An SOH can result in significant periodontal and restorative complications, however, it is usually corrected by surgical excision. This report presents a series of SOH cases, illustrates SOH management approaches, and reviews the literature on SOH clinical presentations.