Repair of a defect following the removal of a maxillary adenomatoid odontogenic tumor using guided tissue regeneration. A case report.

Abstract

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumors (AOT) make up 3% of odontogenic tumors. This tumor, most commonly found in the maxillary arch, mimics a follicular cyst associated with an impacted tooth. This is a case report of an AOT found in a 14-year-old female undergoing active orthodontic therapy. The surgical removal of the lesion resulted in the exposure of a large bony cavity surrounding the maxillary left canine. Placement of freeze-dried bone and coverage with an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane resulted in rapid and complete healing of the lesion and restoration of osseous support.

• Authors: R Vitkus, J A Meltzer
• Journal: Journal of periodontology (J Periodontol) Vol. 67 Issue 1 Pg. 46-50 (Jan 1996) ISSN: 0022-3492 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8676273 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Membranes, Artificial
• Polytetrafluoroethylene

Topics

• Adolescent
• Bone Transplantation (methods)
• Cuspid (surgery)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Follicular Cyst (diagnosis)
• Freeze Drying
• Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal
• Humans
• Maxilla (surgery)
• Maxillary Neoplasms (rehabilitation, surgery)
• Membranes, Artificial
• Odontogenic Tumors (rehabilitation, surgery)
• Orthodontics, Corrective
• Polytetrafluoroethylene
• Tissue Preservation
• Tooth, Impacted (surgery)
• Wound Healing