Diagnosis and initial attempted resection of anterior cystic lesion
This middle aged lady first noticed the swelling on her anterior left mandible two years ago. This was followed by loosening of teeth in the region. A local dentist had obtained an x-ray and diagnosed this to be a cystic lesion with an impacted tooth. He had attempted removal of the cyst; however, this had not resolved but had got infected.
Referral to our hospital for surgical removal of infected dentigerous cyst
Dr SM Balaji, jaw reconstruction specialist, examined the patient and obtained a biopsy. Biopsy confirmed this to be a dentigerous cyst. He advised resection followed by reconstruction with rib grafts and rehabilitation with dental implants.
The patient consented and subsequently underwent successful jaw reconstruction with rib grafts. She was advised to return in three months following bony consolidation of rib grafts with alveolar bone.
The patient consented and subsequently underwent successful jaw reconstruction with rib grafts. She was advised to return in three months following bony consolidation of rib grafts with alveolar bone.
Dental implant surgery after complete consolidation of graft with alveolar bone
The patient returned for dental implant placement after three months. Four Nobel Biocare dental implants were placed in the well consolidated alveolar bone. The patient was then instructed to return in four months to allow for implant osseointegration with bone.
Upon returning after four months, a ceramic bridge was fabricated in our in-house dental laboratory for the patient. Her bridge was then cemented to the implants to complete her rehabilitation.
Upon returning after four months, a ceramic bridge was fabricated in our in-house dental laboratory for the patient. Her bridge was then cemented to the implants to complete her rehabilitation.
Patient expresses her happiness at the successful completion of her treatment process
The patient expressed her complete satisfaction at the overall treatment experience at our hospital. She thanked the surgical team for her successful rehabilitation before discharge from the hospital.
Surgery Video
Dentigerous cyst surgery – Bone Graft and Dental Implant Surgery #dentalimplants #bonegraft #dentigerouscyst #drsmbalaji pic.twitter.com/6brM4uVmW6
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