[Mandibular cysts treated by decompression]

Minerva Stomatol. 1997 Jun;46(6):343-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors reports a case of mandibular keratocystis treated using decompressive therapy and subsequent cystectomy after subtotal reduction of the cystic lacuna. The bone regenerative process was probably aided by the young age of the patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Decompression, Surgical*
  • Humans
  • Jaw Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Jaw Cysts / surgery
  • Male
  • Mandibular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandibular Diseases / surgery*
  • Odontogenic Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Odontogenic Cysts / surgery*
  • Radiography