TY - JOUR
AR - DOBCR-2019-3-103
TI - Decompression of Mandibular Odontogenic Keratocyst Using A Custom Drain: A Technical Note
AU - Michael T., Jungwirth
AU - Vincent B. , Ziccardi
JO - Dental Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
PY - 2019
DA - Tue 18, Jun 2019
SN - 2613-4950
DO - http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.DOBCR.2019.03.03
UR - https://www.sciencerepository.org/decompression-of-mandibular-odontogenic-keratocyst-using-a-custom-drain-a-technical-note_DOBCR-2019-3-103 
KW - Custom drain, odontogenic keratocyst, odontogenic cyst, decompression
AB - 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.