Management of Large Residual Cyst in Elderly Patient with Decompression Alone: Case Report

Abstract

Background/Aim:Residual cysts comprise approximately 10% of all odontogenic cysts. They are more commonly seen in 4th-6th decades of life, and occur due to incomplete previous surgical removal of a radicular cyst; or due to left epithelial remnants stimulated by tooth extraction. These lesions are often treated with enucleation. However, this procedure is not always the ideal treatment solution for elderly people due to the presence of physical and mental disorders, and risk of jaw fracture.

Keywords

• odontogenic cyst
• decompression
• geriatrics
• mandible