Reduction rate by decompression as a treatment of odontogenic cysts
Background Odontogenic cysts are defined as those cysts that arise from odontogenic epithelium and occur in the tooth-bearing regions of the jaws. Cystectomy, marsupialization or decompression of odontogenic cyst are treatment approach to this pathology.
Luis-Guillermo Oliveros-López+6 more
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Keratocystic odontogenic tumor : a biopsy service?s experience with 104 solitary, multiple and recurrent lesions [PDF]
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a clinically significant cystic lesion of odontogenic origin. This study aimed to retrospectively review and describe the clinicopathologic features of KCOT and to objectively compare the clinical and histological
Bello, Ibrahim-Olajide
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Prevalence and distribution of odontogenic cysts in a Mexican sample. A 753 cases study
Background Odontogenic cysts (OC) are the most frequent lesions of the jaws and their constant epidemiological update is necessary and indispensable. Therefore the principal objective of this report was To determine prevalence and clinical-demographical ...
Luis Villasis-Sarmiento+4 more
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S100A8 calcium-binding expression in radicular and dentigerous cysts and in keratocystic odontogenic tumors [PDF]
Introduction: Recently the term Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor (KCOT) has been recommended for Odontogenic Keratocysts (OKC) to address the neoplastic nature of the lesion compared to radicular and dentigerous cysts.
Artese Luciano+7 more
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Odontogenic Cysts of upper jaw an analysis [PDF]
This article attempts to analyze all cases of odontogenic cysts involving upper jaw who presented at Stanley Medical college during 2007 – 2012. This article analyzes the incidence of these cystsduring the above said period, age of occurence, sex ...
Ramamoorthy, Geetha+1 more
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Exploring the concept of "inflammatory angiogenesis" in keratocystic odontogenic tumor [PDF]
Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of inflammation in angiogenesis of keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT). Study Design: Twenty inflamed and 20 non-inflamed KCOTs were selected based on quantitative scoring of inflam ...
Alaeddini, Mojgan+4 more
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CD166 expression in dentigerous cyst, keratocystic odontogenic tumor and ameloblastoma [PDF]
Background: CD166 is a glycoprotein of an immunoglobulin super family of adhesion molecules that has been associated with aggressive characteristics and high recurrence rate of tumors.
Andisheh Tadbir, Azadeh, Gorgizadeh, Ali
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Background The objective of this study was to describe the frequency of cystic lesions in a Brazilian population of patients histopathologically diagnosed in the first and second decade of life.
Leorik Pereira da Silva+6 more
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Peripheral calcifying odontogenic cyst in maxillary anterior gingiva: A case report
Abstract Background Calcifying odontogenic cysts (Gorlin cysts) most commonly present centrally and have only rarely been reported in peripheral locations. The purpose of this report is to describe a new case of peripheral calcifying odontogenic cyst (PCOC) occurring in the anterior maxillary gingiva and to review the management and differential ...
Rami Alsabbagh+4 more
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Management of inflammatory dentigerous cysts in children : report of two cases [PDF]
Inflammatory dentigerous cysts are usually associated with a carious or non-vital primary tooth. Consequently they are found in children with a mixed dentition.
Azzopardi, Alexander, Scerri, Erica
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