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Preoperative view of the maxilla with bone expansions intraorally.
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The overlying gingiva and mucosa were normal with no clinical signs of inflammation; the patient stated that he had never experienced pain in any part of his jaws (Figures 1 and 2).
Preoperative mandible intraorally.
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The overlying gingiva and mucosa were normal with no clinical signs of inflammation; the patient stated that he had never experienced pain in any part of his jaws (Figures 1 and 2).
Preoperative panoramic radiograph showing multiple impacted teeth and bone expansion.
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Most of the impacted teeth seemed to be pushed through the periphery of the jaws by the expansile lesions (Figure 3).
Scintigraphic bone scans showing no increased osteoblastic activity on the other bony formations.
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The serum alkaline phosphatase level was within normal limits, and a scintigraphic bone scan showed no increased osteoblastic activity on the other bony formations (Figure 4).
Histopathologically rounded cement bone-like structures showing irregular lamellation are seen in fibrous stroma consisting of fibroblastic cells (HEx100).
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Histopathologically, rounded cement bone-like structures, showing irregular lamellation, were seen in fibrous stroma consisting of fibroblastic cells (Figure 5).
Bony segments removed from maxilla.
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The remaining roots and malposed teeth were extracted, and the removed bony segments were sent for histopathological examination (Figure 6).
Postoperative panoramic radiograph.
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The postoperative 1-year course was uneventful (Figures 7, 8, 9, and 10).
Postoperative 1-year view of occlusion with removable partial prosthesis.
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The postoperative 1-year course was uneventful (Figures 7, 8, 9, and 10).
Postoperative 1-year view of maxillary arch intraorally.
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The postoperative 1-year course was uneventful (Figures 7, 8, 9, and 10).
Postoperative 1-year view of mandibular arch intraorally.
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The postoperative 1-year course was uneventful (Figures 7, 8, 9, and 10).