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ARAUJO, Fábio Andrey da Costa et al. Treatment of extensive inflammatory cyst in the maxilla: case report. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2013, vol.13, n.2, pp. 81-85. ISSN 1808-5210.

Inflammatory periapical cysts represent a considerable share in the epidemiological distribution of those categorized as odontogenic. Studies show that about 84% of cysts affecting the maxillofacial region in the world, are inflammatory pariapicais. Its diagnosis is made by the association between clinical examination, imaging and histopathology. The treatment of these injuries range from the endodontic treatment of teeth involved until his surgical enucleation. Factors such as the patient's general condition, size, shape and location of the injury are relevant in making decisions in such cases. This paper aims to report a case of an extensive inflammatory periapical cyst in the maxilla and discuss the factors that led to a multidisciplinary approach.

Palavras-chave : Surgery; Oral; Odontogenic Cysts; adicular Cyst.