Abstract
To enhance the decompression and drainage effects after marsupialization of large odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) in the jawbone, a novel cyst plug was designed, and its clinical feasibility was investigated. A total of 42 patients with large OKCs requiring decompression were divided into 2 groups: the control group (n = 21), which underwent traditional drainage tube insertion, and the experimental group (n = 21), which received a personalized wing-shaped plug. The clinical efficacy of the wing-shaped plug was assessed, and postoperative recovery times were compared between the 2 groups. The average duration of use for the wing-shaped plug was approximately 14 months. Compared to the control group, the treatment duration in the experimental group was reduced by about 3 months. The wing-shaped plug demonstrated superior fit, comfort, reduced food residue, minimal irritation to surrounding tissues, a more aesthetically pleasing appearance, and less reported pain. The adaptive wing-shaped plug offers improved prognosis for patients undergoing decompression of OKCs and shows significant potential for clinical application.
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