Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery  2014;36(6):308-310

Decompression Device Using a Stainless Steel Tube and Wire for Treatment of Odontogenic Cystic Lesions: A Technical Report.

Eun Joo JUNG 1 ; Jin A BAEK ; Dae Ho LEEM

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Keywords

Decompression; Jaw cysts; Marsupializationx

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Decompression is considered an effective treatment for odontogenic cystic lesions in the jaw. A variety of decompression devices are successfully used for the treatment of keratocystic odontogenic tumors, radicular cysts, dentigerous cysts, and ameloblastoma. The purpose of these devices is to keep an opening between the cystic lesion and the oral environment during treatment. The aim of this report is to describe an effective decompression tube using a stainless steel tube and wire for treatment of jaw cystic lesions.