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Decompression of large cystic lesions of the jaw: a case series
Author(s) -
Sammut S.,
Morrison A.,
Lopes V.,
Malden N.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.156
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1752-248X
pISSN - 1752-2471
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-248x.2011.01144.x
Subject(s) - medicine , decompression , odontogenic , radiography , radiodensity , surgery , presentation (obstetrics) , stent , jaw fracture , lesion , general anaesthesia , dentistry , pathology
Aim: To present a series of clinical cases of large odontogenic cysts of the jaw treated with surgical decompression and insertion of a drainage stent. Materials and methods: Fourteen patients with jaw cysts of odontogenic origin were followed up from time of presentation until there was clinical and radiographic resolution of the cystic lesion. The cysts were all treated with surgical decompression and insertion of a stent. Results: In all cases, there was radiographic evidence of bony infill and complete resolution of the radiolucent area. In those cysts associated with an unerupted tooth, there was also evidence of spontaneous eruption. None of the patients suffered any serious post‐operative consequences. Conclusions: Decompression is a viable alternative to more aggressive techniques in the management of large cysts of the jaw. There is minimal post‐operative morbidity, and the technique may reduce the need for general anaesthesia.