Editorial Type:
Article Category: Other
| Online Publication Date: 01 Oct 2012
Immediate Implants After Enucleation of an Odontogenic Keratocyst: An Early Return to Function
Immediate Implants After Enucleation of an Odontogenic Keratocyst: An Early Return to Function
PhD,
PhD,
DDS,
PhD, and
PhD
Page Range: 485 – 488
An odontogenic keratocyst is a unique cyst because of its locally aggressive behavior, high recurrence rate, and characteristic histologic appearance. In this article we present the case of a 22-year-old male patient with a large odontogenic keratocyst and describe his treatment with immediate dental implants.
Keywords:
immediate implant
;
odontogenic keratocyst
;
enucleation
Orthopantomogram showing a radiolucent lesion extending between the apical regions of the right lower molars and left lower canine.
The cyst was totally enucleated, and all involved teeth were extracted.
Four dental implants were placed immediately.
No evidence of recurrence was observed after a follow-up period of 2 years, and periodic visits continue.
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Corresponding author, e-mail: sabitdemircan@hotmail.com