Outcome of dentigerous cysts treated with marsupialization

• Published in: The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry Vol. 34; no. 2; p. 165
• Main Authors: Koca, Huseyin, Esin, Alpoz, Aycan, Kazanc
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01-12-2009
• Subjects: Adolescent; Bone Regeneration - physiology; Child; Dentigerous Cyst - surgery; Female; Humans; Jaw Diseases - surgery; Male; Oral Surgical Procedures - instrumentation; Oral Surgical Procedures - methods; Treatment Outcome
• ISSN: 1053-4628
• DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.34.2.9041w23282627207

The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of dentigerous cysts in children treated with marsupialization.
35 dentigerous cysts from 35 children treated with marsupialization were included in the study. The age of the children ranged from 8 to 13 years old.
The findings of our study showed that the outcome of dentigerous cysts treated with marsupialization is successful resulting with the eruption of teeth and regeneration of bone. Accordingly a successful outcome was achieved either with or without the help of an orthodontic treatment. Postoperative follow-ups were un-eventful in all patients during a 5 year period.
The results of the present study demonstrate that marsupialization may be a better choice of treatment for dentigerous cysts in children rather than the standard treatment.