Unraveling the Enigma of Managing a Large Periapical Lesion: A Case Report

Cureus. 2024 Jan 27;16(1):e53031. doi: 10.7759/cureus.53031. eCollection 2024 Jan.

Abstract

This case report documents the diagnosis and successful management of a substantial periapical lesion located in the lower left region of the jaw. The patient presented with clinical symptoms indicative of periapical pathology, and radiographic examination revealed an extensive radiolucent lesion. The chosen treatment approach involved endodontic intervention coupled with surgical decompression, leading to the resolution of the lesion and restoration of oral health. This case underscores the significance of an accurate diagnosis and a multidisciplinary treatment approach in addressing large periapical lesions.

Keywords: apicoectomy; miniplate; odontogenic tumor; screw; surgical endodontics.

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  • Case Reports