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case_images: Multicystic ameloblastoma in the right mandible.
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case_images: Orthopantomogram (OPG) (Figure 1) and computed tomography revealed a large multicystic mass on the right mandible that started in the tooth #43 region up to the angle of the mandible.
case_images: Histological examination from the soft tissue mass showed multicystic ameloblastoma.
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case_images: The next step for this patient was an incisional biopsy from the soft tissue tumor:the results revealed a multicystic ameloblastoma (Figure 2).
case_images: Post-operative OPG after enucleation and deflation.
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case_images: The first surgery was performed using the dredging method, in which enucleation and deflation of the tumor were done under general anaesthesia (Figure 3).
case_images: Obturator prosthesis.
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case_images: When the obturator prosthesis (Figure 4) was ready, the gauze filling was removed, and the patient was instructed to use the acrylic prosthesis for 24 hours.
case_images: Intraoral situation after the second enucleation, and deflation showed new tissue formation.
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case_images: In the sixth month (Figure 5), another deflation and enucleation surgery is performed along with pathological analysis of the soft tissue.
case_images: OPG 1 year after initial operation showing good new bone formation and no recurrence.
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