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[Calcifying odontogenic cyst. Report of a case]
A F Durighetto Júnior1, F B Campos, E A Guerra
1Universidade Federal de Uberlandia.
Revista Do Centro De Ciencias Biomedicas Da Universidade Federal De Uberlandia
|December 1, 1989
Summary
A rare calcifying odontogenic cyst associated with an odontoma and impacted tooth was successfully treated using decompression. Long-term follow-up confirmed no recurrence and the impacted tooth returned to its normal eruption path.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Odontogenic calcifying cysts are rare developmental anomalies.
- Odontomas are benign odontogenic tumors often associated with impacted teeth.
- Cystic lesions associated with odontomas require specific management strategies.
Observation:
- A case involving a calcifying odontogenic cyst linked to an odontoma and an impacted tooth is presented.
- The treatment modality employed was decompression of the cyst.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluations were conducted over a four-year follow-up period.
Findings:
- The combined lesion of calcifying odontogenic cyst and odontoma was effectively managed by decompression.
- No signs of recurrence were observed during the four-year follow-up.
- The impacted tooth successfully repositioned to its original eruption axis.
Implications:
- Decompression can be a viable treatment for complex odontogenic cysts associated with odontomas and impacted teeth.
- This approach may preserve the impacted tooth and prevent surgical complications.
- Long-term monitoring is crucial for ensuring treatment success and detecting any potential relapse.