›› 2014, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5): 330-333.

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of decompression as the initial treatment for odontogenic cysts in juvenile patients

  

  • Received:2013-11-11 Revised:2013-12-24 Online:2014-05-28 Published:2014-06-04
  • Contact: Fang-Fang SUN E-mail:sff0517@163.com

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of decompression as the initial treatment for odontogenic cysts.Methods Preand post decompression panoramic radiographs of 15 juvenile patients treated for 26 odontogenic cysts were reviewed for reduction parameters.Results The effectiveness of decompression was good in 8 (53.3%) patients,moderate in 6(40.0%)patients and poor in 1 (6.7%) patient.70 out of 93 affected teeth were preserved.Conclusions Decompression is effective in reducing odontogenic cysts.

Key words: decompression, juvenile, odontogenic cysts

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