Jaw cyst removal is a surgical procedure to remove a cyst that has developed within the jawbone. Cysts can form for a variety of reasons, including infection, trauma, or developmental abnormalities. Generally, jaw cysts are benign (non-cancerous). However, they can expand over time and cause problems, such as when they start to damage the surrounding bone, teeth, and vital structures.
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Jaw cyst removal is performed by an oral surgeon, who will use a surgical procedure to take out the cyst and then send the tissue for histological analysis. Local anaesthetic (used alone or with a sedative) will be used to numb the area prior to surgery, but general anaesthesia may be needed to remove a larger cyst.
It’s important to understand that every patient’s dental treatment can vary depending on their unique situation.