Prevention of Pathological Fracture with Rigid Fixation after
Removal of Cystic Lesion in Impacted Third Molar: A Case Report
Authors:
Santos IC, Dias AM, Chaves MGAM, de Matos JDM, Queiroz DA, Rodrigues DC, Soares MPRS and Andrade VC
Author Affiliations
Santos IC Department of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora UFJF-GV, Brazil
Dias AM Department of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora UFJF-GV, Brazil
Chaves MGAM Department of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora UFJF-GV, Brazil
de Matos JDM Department of Multidisciplinary Health, University Center Mauricio de Nassau (UNINASSAU), Brazil Email:
jefferson.matos@unesp.br
Queiroz DA Department of Restorative Dentistry & Prosthodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Dentistry, USA
Rodrigues DC Professor of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros UNIMONTES, Brazil
Soares MPRS Department of Dentistry & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora UFJF, Brazil
Andrade VC Department of Dentistry & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora UFJF, Brazil
Objective: The objective of this study is to report a surgical case where rigid internal fixation was used as a preventive strategy after the removal of a cystic lesion associated with an impacted third molar in the mandibular angle region. Methodology: This is a descriptive observational study with a single-arm design, involving a 58-year-old female patient who underwent the proposed surgical procedure after providing voluntary informed consent. Conclusion: It was concluded that the accurate diagnosis of the case, knowledge of the lesion's characteristics, and a thorough study of the remaining bone structures provided appropriate preventive planning, using miniplates to meet the patient's needs while avoiding postoperative fractures and potential future complications.
Keywords
Dentigerous Cyst; Third Molar; Internal Fractures Fixation