Jaw Cysts & Tumors

Jaw Cysts & Tumors

What are Jaw Cysts & Tumors

Types & Causes

  • Cysts: These are fluid‐filled sacs, often benign, that can grow inside the jaw bone or in soft tissues of the jaw. Some types:

    • Radicular cyst (around root of a dead tooth)

    • Dentigerous cyst (around crown of unerupted tooth)

    • Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) — tends to be more aggressive and recurrent

    • Residual cyst (after extraction leaves cyst behind)

    • Others (developmental, lateral periodontal etc.)

  • Tumors / Lesions: Can be benign or malignant. Some benign tumors include ameloblastoma, odontogenic myxoma, central giant cell granuloma, fibrous dysplasia, etc. Malignant lesions are less common but more serious.

  • Causes include infection (leading to some cysts), developmental anomalies, irritation, genetic predispositions, etc.

Treatment Options

  • Enucleation / Curettage: Removal of cyst/tumor and scraping the cavity. Often suitable for benign cysts/tumors.

  • Marsupialization: Opening the cyst to drain, maintain opening so cyst shrinks, often used for large cysts to reduce size before definitive surgery.

  • Resection: Removing part of jaw bone, sometimes segmental resection if tumor is large or malignant.

  • Peripheral ostectomy: After removal, trimming margins of jaw bone to remove microscopic extensions.

  • Reconstruction: If a large part of jaw is removed, reconstruction may be needed (bone grafts, plates, flaps).

  • Adjunctive therapy: For malignant tumors, may include radiotherapy, chemotherapy.

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