[Application of a cyst plug in drainage after marsupialization of jaw cysts].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce the design and fabrication of two types of cyst plugs and their application in drainage following marsupialization of jaw cysts.


METHODS
The clasp-retained cyst plugs were classified into two types, conventional and denture-like type according to their different function, and steps and procedures for making cyst plugs were described respectively.


RESULTS
Cyst plugs were used for 32 lesions in molar regions, 7 in premolar and 4 in anterior regions. There were 35 conventional and 8 denture-like types, which kept cyst opening unobstructed in all patients without complications associated with these devices.


CONCLUSIONS
The clasp-retained cyst plug is a better drainage device for marsupialized jaw cysts and denture-like type can temporarily replace the lost tooth postoperatively.
Zhao
Yi
Y
Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China.
Liu
Bing
B
Wang
Yi-ning
YN
D001641:Bicuspid; D003560:Cysts; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007570:Jaw Cysts; D008963:Molar