Odontogenic (dental) cysts can form anywhere in the mouth. The patient notices the cyst after it causes pain or swelling, or the cyst may grow without being noticed. Although treatment methods depend on the location and size of the cyst, they should be removed by oral and dental surgeons.
Odontogenic cysts are generally benign and slow-growing, however, if not intervened on time, they can grow very large in size and damage anatomical spaces such as the sinus, nasal cavity, and nerves, or show signs of malignancy (may transform into malignant tumors).
Root canal treatment is applied to teeth that are affected by the cyst. The gums around the cyst are anesthetized with anesthetic gels. Afterwards, they are anesthetized again using digital anesthesia painlessly. A small incision is made from the area of the gum where it is easiest to reach the cyst, and the cyst is removed with minimum bone loss. After the cyst is removed, the incision is closed up and the remaining bone is left to heal. The removed piece should be examined in the pathology laboratory.
Cysts that are too large need to be removed under general anesthesia. During the examination, your doctor will decide how to proceed.
Comprehensive examination and imaging to determine cyst size and location
Treatment of affected teeth if necessary
Local anesthesia with digital anesthesia for painless procedure
Careful extraction with minimal bone loss through small incision
Incision closure and bone regeneration period
Laboratory analysis of removed tissue for definitive diagnosis
Cyst removal operation is not different from procedures such as tooth extraction and implant placement. It is done painlessly under an effective and sufficient amount of anesthesia. Afterward, just as in other surgical procedures, you should use antibiotics, pain medication, and antiseptic mouthwashes recommended by your doctor. With frequent check-ups, you will experience an easy recovery process.
Advanced anesthesia techniques ensure complete comfort during surgery
Removed tissue is examined to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment