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A soft, flexible stent/bung for marsupialisation.

P Srinivasan1, Shanker Mohan1, R Pradeep Kumar1

  • 1Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu India.

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|June 2, 2015
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a novel soft, flexible stent for marsupialisation, replacing traditional rigid acrylic bungs with a putty elastomeric impression material for improved patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Surgical Devices
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Marsupialisation is a surgical procedure often requiring a stent or bung.
  • Traditional bungs are typically made from rigid acrylic materials.
  • Rigid materials can cause patient discomfort and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a new soft, flexible stent for marsupialisation.
  • To compare the efficacy and patient experience of an elastomeric stent versus an acrylic bung.
  • To assess the suitability of putty elastomeric impression material for this application.

Main Methods:

  • A novel stent was fabricated using putty elastomeric impression material.
  • The elastomeric stent was used in marsupialisation procedures.
Keywords:
Cold cure acrylic bung/stentCystMarsupialisationPutty rubber base impression materialStent/bung

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  • Patient outcomes, including comfort and healing, were monitored and compared to historical data using acrylic bungs.

    • Main Results:

    • The soft, flexible elastomeric stent demonstrated ease of use and good conformability.
    • Preliminary data suggests improved patient comfort compared to acrylic bungs.
    • No adverse events related to the stent material were reported.

    Conclusions:

    • Putty elastomeric impression material offers a promising alternative for marsupialisation stents.
    • A soft, flexible stent design may enhance patient comfort and procedural success.
    • Further clinical trials are warranted to confirm these findings.