title: Decompression of a large periapical lesion utilizing an improved drainage device.
abstract: A decompression device constructed of plastic intravenous tubing attached to an acrylic base and ligated into position with orthodontic ligature wire was used to successfully reduce a large periapical lesion in the anterior mandible. Guidelines for this treatment approach are presented.
authors.affiliation: Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Gunraj
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000601:surgery*