Extensive Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor of the Maxilla: A Case Report of Conservative Surgical Excision and Orthodontic Alignment of Impacted Canine.
- Author:
Jee Won MOON
1
Author Information
1. Department of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Korea. jeewon@cu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Adenomatoid odotogenic tumor;
Impacted tooth
- MeSH:
Child;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Maxilla*;
Maxillary Sinus;
Odontogenic Tumors*;
Orthodontic Appliances;
Recurrence;
Tooth;
Tooth, Impacted;
Traction
- From:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2014;36(4):173-177
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The present report describe the surgical therapy, clinical course, orthodontic treatment and morphological characteristics of an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor in the maxilla of an 11-year-old patient. The cystic tumor filled the maxillary sinus and involved a tooth. Marsupialization was accompanied by partial enucleation and applied traction to the affected tooth by a fixed orthodontic appliance. Healing was uneventful and no local recurrence was observed during a 1-year period of follow-up control.
