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Cyst decompression for large peri-radicular lesions: a case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Management of large peri-radicular lesions poses a unique challenge to the clinicians. Conventional treatment approaches include non-surgical root canal treatment (NSRCT) along with cyst enucleation and endodontic surgery. On the contrary, decompression strategies are conservative procedures resulting in predictable healing outcomes. This clinical report presents two cases of large peri-radicular lesions that were managed by decompression procedures along with NSRCT. At one year follow-up, both cases demonstrated significant reduction in lesion size and evidence of periapical bone healing on two dimensional radiographs. Decompression procedures for large peri-radicular lesions is a low cost and conservative approach as opposed to conventional treatment. However, further research is required in this aspect as no standardized protocol exists for decompression procedures. Keywords: Surgical decompression, endodontics, peri-apical cyst.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.22783

Authors: Fahad Umer, Momina Anis Motiwala, Saqib Habib, Shizrah Jamal

Institutions: Aga Khan University, Aga Khan University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650