Imaging Science in Dentistry
- Volume 34 Issue 4
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- Pages.191-194
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- 2004
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- 2233-7822(pISSN)
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- 2233-7830(eISSN)
Radiographic monitoring of healing process of buccal bifurcation cysts after marsupialization: Two cases
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Yoon Suk-Ja
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. College of Dentistry. Chonnam National University)
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Kang Byung-Cheol
(Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. College of Dentistry. Chonnam National University)
- Published : 2004.12.01
Abstract
This report is to show healing process of two cases of buccal bifurcation cyst (BBC) developed from the mandibular deciduous second molars. Extracting the involved deciduous teeth led to marsupialization of the cysts and promoted eruption of the associated successors without orthodontic force. The cyst-associated premolars in the two cases erupted faster than the premolars on the contralateral noncyst side. The cysts were completely filled with normal bone. The monitoring radiographs showed bone healing, root formation, and path of eruption of the associated teeth after marsupialization of BBC.