[Application of a cyst plug in drainage after marsupialization of jaw cysts]
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Yi Zhao1, Bing Liu, Yi-ning Wang
1Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China.
Purpose:
To introduce the design and fabrication of two types of cyst plugs and their application in drainage following marsupialization of jaw cysts.
Methods:
The clasp-retained cyst plugs were classified into two types, conventional and denture-like type according to their different function, and steps and procedures for making cyst plugs were described respectively.
Results:
Cyst plugs were used for 32 lesions in molar regions, 7 in premolar and 4 in anterior regions. There were 35 conventional and 8 denture-like types, which kept cyst opening unobstructed in all patients without complications associated with these devices.
Conclusions:
The clasp-retained cyst plug is a better drainage device for marsupialized jaw cysts and denture-like type can temporarily replace the lost tooth postoperatively.
