Surgical excision of an ameloblastic odontoma in a cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis)

A surgical approach used for removal of maxillary tumors in humans was modified to excise a maxillary tumor in a cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fascicularis). This is an effective technique for excising tumors, recovering fractured canine teeth, or other health problems of the maxillary region in Macaca sp. The described approach limits facial disfigurement and enhances the probability of return to required function for future research utilization. This approach minimizes the extensive degree of post-operative intensive care.