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Multicystic ameloblastoma in the right mandible.
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Orthopantomogram (OPG) (Figure 1) and computed tomography revealed a large multicystic mass on the right mandible that started in the tooth #43 region up to the angle of the mandible.
Histological examination from the soft tissue mass showed multicystic ameloblastoma.
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The next step for this patient was an incisional biopsy from the soft tissue tumor:the results revealed a multicystic ameloblastoma (Figure 2).
Post-operative OPG after enucleation and deflation.
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The first surgery was performed using the dredging method, in which enucleation and deflation of the tumor were done under general anaesthesia (Figure 3).
Obturator prosthesis.
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When the obturator prosthesis (Figure 4) was ready, the gauze filling was removed, and the patient was instructed to use the acrylic prosthesis for 24 hours.
Intraoral situation after the second enucleation, and deflation showed new tissue formation.
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In the sixth month (Figure 5), another deflation and enucleation surgery is performed along with pathological analysis of the soft tissue.
OPG 1 year after initial operation showing good new bone formation and no recurrence.
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