Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3171698 | Pediatric Dental Journal | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Dentigerous cysts (DCs) are common cysts of the jaws and usually easy to be treated when small. However, extensive cysts involving three or more teeth are difficult to be managed. The purpose of this case report was to describe the management of an extensive DC in a child. The treatment instituted was the marsupialization with the extraction of the involved deciduous teeth. This treatment allowed rapid healing of the lesion and eruption of the permanent teeth with minimum orthodontic therapy.
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