Retrospective evaluation compares clinical efficacy of decompression and marsupialization in odontogenic cysts, indicating better outcomes for young patients.
Key Points
Decompression reduced cyst size significantly more than marsupialization, with rates of 78.4% vs. 71.6%.
Treatment duration was notably shorter with decompression, averaging 8.3 months compared to 11.7 months for marsupialization.
Both procedures showed similar improvements in bone density, while complications remained low with minimal recurrences.
Findings suggest decompression is a more effective conservative treatment option for larger cysts, especially in younger patients.