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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2025

To evaluate the clinical efficacy of decompression for large cystic lesions in mandible by digital technology.

Xianyu Zheng, Shimin Wang, Xiaoxiao Su, Yuqing Shen, Hengguo Zhang, Lijuan Zhou, Enshun Wang, Xianyu Zheng

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Xianyu ZhengCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
Shimin WangCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
Xiaoxiao SuCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
Yuqing ShenCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
Hengguo ZhangCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.
Lijuan ZhouDepartment of Orthodontics I, Hefei Stomatological Hospital, Clinical College of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230001, China.
Enshun WangCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China. 2829461451@qq.com.
Xianyu ZhengCollege & Hospital of Stomatology, Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China. zhengxianyu1982@163.com.

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Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to quantitatively evaluate the therapeutic effect of decompression on mandibular cystic lesions using three-dimensional volumetric analysis and investigate factors influencing volume reduction patterns.

methodsA retrospective cohort of 44 patients with mandibular cystic lesions, including 12 unicystic ameloblastomas (UAB), 12 odontogenic keratocysts (OKC), and 20 nonkeratinizing cysts (NKC), was analyzed. Volumetric measurements before and after decompression were obtained using Three- dimensional (3D) Slicer software and CBCT data. Outcome variables included absolute volume reduction (AVR), absolute speed of shrinkage (ASS), relative reduction in volume (RRV), and relative speed of shrinkage (RSS). Predictor variables were patient age, gender, presence of impacted teeth, mandibular ramus involvement, preoperative volume, and decompression duration. Statistical analyses were performed, with significance set at P ≤ 0.05.

resultsSignificant volume reductions were observed across all groups post-decompression (P < 0.01). Preoperative volume correlated positively with AVR and ASS (P < 0.05). Decompression duration was inversely related to RSS (P < 0.05) and positively related to RRV in OKC and NKC groups (P < 0.05). Other variables showed no significant associations (P > 0.05).

conclusionsDecompression effectively reduces mandibular cystic lesion volume, with preoperative size and duration of decompression being key influencing factors. Three-dimensional volumetric analysis provides detailed, reliable evaluation of treatment efficacy, enhancing clinical monitoring and decision-making.

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AmeloblastomaDecompression, SurgicalMandibleOdontogenic CystsAdolescentAdultCone-Beam Computed TomographyFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultDecompressionMandibular cystic lesionsThree-dimensional volumetric reconstruction

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PMCPMC11827202

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