Enucleation of large keratocystic odontogenic tumor at mandible via unilateral sagittal split osteotomy: a report of three cases.
10.5125/jkaoms.2015.41.4.208
- Author:
Hyeong Geun LEE
1
;
Seung Hyun RHEE
;
Chung Ah NOH
;
Sang Hun SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea. ssh8080@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sagittal split ramus osteotomy;
Cysts;
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor
- MeSH:
Mandible*;
Mandibular Nerve;
Odontogenic Cysts*;
Odontogenic Tumors*;
Osteotomy*;
Osteotomy, Sagittal Split Ramus
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2015;41(4):208-212
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a common benign tumor of osseous lesions in dental and maxillofacial practice. We describe three cases of large KCOT located in the posterior part of the mandible extending to the angle and ramus region, which were enucleated via sagittal split osteotomy (SSO) of the mandible. There are cases in which a conventional enucleation procedure does not ensure complete excision of the entire lesion without damage to vital structures like the inferior alveolar nerve. In such cases, a SSO approach could be a better choice than conventional methods. The purpose of this article is to describe our experience using unilateral mandibular SSO for removal of a KCOT from the mandible.
