Decompression obturator prostheses in the treatment of cystic odontogenic lesions: A case series and review of the literature Review
| Authors: | Vlock, M.; Singh, A.; Farmer, A. J.; Kronstadt, K.; Randazzo, J. D.; Halpern, J.; Tunick, S.; Huryn, J. M. |
| Review Title: | Decompression obturator prostheses in the treatment of cystic odontogenic lesions: A case series and review of the literature |
| Abstract: | BackgroundTo spare important anatomical structures from damage during treatment of cystic odontogenic lesions, decompression has become a conservative alternative to enucleation. Marsupialization, in combination with the use of a custom-made decompression prosthesis, is an effective method of inducing reduction and bony infill of cystic lesions of the jaw.MethodsIn this case series and review of the literature, we describe three patients with odontogenic cysts of the mandible who were treated with custom-made decompression obturator prostheses (DOP) at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Dental Service.ResultsAt the conclusion of treatment, all patients demonstrated complete resolution of their respective bony defects.ConclusionDOP provide effective means of keeping the cyst opening patent following marsupialization, which allows for adequate, if not complete, resolution of defects, often without need for subsequent enucleation. |
| Keywords: | term-follow-up; cyst decompression; decompression prosthesis; marsupialization; odontogenic cyst; dentigerous cysts; keratocysts |
| Journal Title: | Head & Neck |
| Volume: | 47 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 1043-3074 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2025-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 1269 |
| End Page: | 1276 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | WOS:001380711400001 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/hed.28040 |
| PROVIDER: | wos |
| PMCID: | PMC11908946 |
| PUBMED: | 39707616 |
| Notes: | The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledge in the PDF -- Corresponding authors is MSK author: Joseph M. Huryn -- Source: Wos |
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