Decompression and Enucleation of a Mandibular Radicular Cyst, Followed by Bone Regeneration and Implant-Supported Dental Restoration

Figure 8

Histopathology of the cyst. (a) Stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium with rete ridges and inflamed connective tissue wall (H&E × 20). (b) Cystic lumen is filled with liquid containing cholesterol crystals (H&E × 40). Mucoperiosteal flap showing the buccolingual thickness of mandibular ridge before implant placement.

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