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Surgical Management of Jaw Cysts and Cyst-Like Lesions

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What is the primary goal of surgical management of cysts and cyst-like lesions of the jaw?

To remove the entire lesion, leaving no remnants of cystic epithelium (correct)
To alleviate symptoms
To prevent infections
To repair dental issues

What is the importance of a biopsy before undertaking a surgical procedure?

To identify the lesion histologically (correct)
To determine the age of the patient
To determine the location of the lesion
To determine the size of the lesion

What are the two types of cysts that may occur in the jaw?

Benign and malignant cysts
Odontogenic and dental cysts
Odontogenic and fissural cysts (correct)
Infectious and developmental cysts

What is the primary method of detecting cysts and cyst-like lesions of the jaw?

Imaging studies such as x-rays or CT scans (C) Signup and view all the answers

What may occur if cysts and cyst-like lesions of the jaw are left untreated?

Recurrence of the lesion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of enucleation and marsupialization in the treatment of cysts and cyst-like lesions of the jaw?

To remove the entire lesion or reduce its size (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of marsupialization before enucleation in the oral cavity?

To drain the cyst or abscess before full removal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of performing marsupialization before enucleation?

Prolonged healing time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a curette or bur in enucleation with curettage?

To remove 1 to 2 mm of bone around the entire periphery of the cystic cavity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible advantage of enucleation with curettage?

Complete removal of the cyst (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an indication for enucleation with curettage?

Large and symptomatic cysts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of curettage?

Stripping the dental pulps of their neurovascular supply (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of performing marsupialization before enucleation in the oral cavity?

Reduces morbidity and accelerates healing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treating cysts and cyst-like lesions of the jaw?

To alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of removing epithelial cells in enucleation with curettage?

To prevent recurrence of the cyst (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential indication for surgical removal of a cyst or cyst-like lesion?

To rule out suspected malignancy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of enucleation with curettage?

Curettage is more destructive of adjacent bone and other tissues (A) Signup and view all the answers