A modified surgical approach for the treatment of mandibular unicystic ameloblastoma in young patients

摘要

Background: Unicystic ameloblastoma is a distinct clinicopathological entity with its cyst-like radiographic appearance and occurrence in the mandible of young patients. Surgical resection of the mandible leads to jaw deformity and challenging reconstruction burden, especially among young patients. Conservative treatment, however, results in less serious function and esthetic impairment.