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Faculty Articles
Title
The relationship between idiopathic bone cavity and orthodontic tooth movement: analysis of 44 cases
Publication Title
Dent Max Fac Radiol
Issue
1
Publication Date / Copyright Date
1-1-2009
First Page
162
Last Page
166
DOI Number
10.1259/dmfr/12528297.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
Idiopathic bone cavity (IBC), also named simple or traumatic bone cyst, is a common lesion of unknown cause. The mandible is a very common location, although it may occur in any bone of the body. The authors performed a retrospective analysis of 44 cases in order to assess the causation of this entity.
METHODS:
Each case was analysed by two of the authors (IV and SM) for medical and dental history, history of mandibular/maxillary trauma, clinical presentation, radiographic appearance, surgical findings and histopathology.
RESULTS:
This retrospective study suggested a possible relationship between IBCs and orthodontic treatment. This association was noted in 10/44 cases (22.73%). All of these cases were located in the mandible and were well-circumscribed radiolucencies. Evaluation of these cases disclosed that 6/44 (13.64%) demonstrated scalloping, and 3/44 (6.82%) revealed bony expansion. The age range of the patients evaluated was 9-74 years. None of these cases had a history of trauma or extractions in the area.
CONCLUSIONS:
The findings of this retrospective study suggest an association between orthodontic treatment and the development of this IBC. This occurrence may be multifactorial; further research in the dental science is required.
Disciplines
Dentistry
NSUWorks Citation
Velez, I.; Siegel, Michael Alan; Mintz, S.; and Rolle, R., "The relationship between idiopathic bone cavity and orthodontic tooth movement: analysis of 44 cases" (2009). Faculty Articles. 126.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_cdm_facarticles/126