Decompression of Mandibular Odontogenic Keratocyst Using A Custom Drain: A Technical Note

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Michael T. Jungwirth Vincent B. Ziccardi

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Michael T. Jungwirth
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Newark, NJ, USA

A B S T R A C T

The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a benign but locally aggressive cyst that has a potentially high recurrence rate and morbidity associated with different treatment approaches. Decompression of odontogenic cysts is a well-established technique that has been shown to decrease the size of the cyst and need for sacrificing local structures during ensuing definitive treatment. Multiple devices have been previously described for decompression of OKCs utilizing varying drain material and modes of fixation, but have been complicated by device malposition, soft tissue overgrowth, poor hygiene, and suture dehiscence. This paper describes the application of a custom titanium drain (Biomet ® Jacksonville, FL) secured using bone screws for decompression of an OKC in a 77-year-old male.

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Research Article

Publication history

Received: Mon 15, Apr 2019
Accepted: Fri 24, May 2019
Published: Tue 18, Jun 2019

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© 2023 Michael T. Jungwirth. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Hosting by Science Repository.
DOI: 10.31487/j.DOBCR.2019.03.03