Surgical excision of a residual cyst in a patient with previous history of jaw osteonecrosis associated with oral bisphosphonate: A case report

Authors

  • Ana Carolina Uchoa Vasconcelos Federal University of Pelotas
  • Wâneza Dias Borges
  • Cláiton Heitz
  • Fernanda Gonçalves Salum
  • Maria Antonio Zancanaro de Figueiredo
  • Gustavo Giacomelli Nascimento
  • Aline Adelaide Paz da Silva Duarte
  • Karen Cherubini

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2357-8041.clrd.2015.97658

Keywords:

Pathology, Stomatology

Abstract

Residual cyst is an inflammatory odontogenic cyst resultant from pulp necrosis, where the tooth has already been removed. Bisphosphonates are drugs used in the prevention and treatment of bone metabolism diseases with intense resorption activity, and they have been associated with osteonecrosis of the jaws, an important side effect. The aim of this study was to report a successful surgical treatment of a residual cyst in a patient who had previously developed jaw osteonecrosis associated with sodium alendronate use. We emphasize here the importance of safe preoperative procedures when approaching these patients. 

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Published

2015-12-31

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Case report or technical report