%0 Journal Article
%T The 'D-M-C' strategy for conventional ameloblastoma of the mandible: a retrospective study.
%A Luo W
%A He W
%A Liang L
%A Liang Y
%A Zhang S
%A Liao G
%J Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg
%V 0
%N 0
%D 2024 Apr 25
%M 38670888
%F 2.986
%R 10.1016/j.ijom.2024.03.014
%X The purpose of this multicentre study was to evaluate the efficacy of the 'dredging-marsupialization-curettage' (D-M-C) strategy in the treatment of conventional intraosseous ameloblastoma of the mandible. A total of 31 patients from three institutions, who had a pathological diagnosis of conventional ameloblastoma of the mandible, were treated with the D-M-C strategy. The surgical protocol comprised a dredging and marsupialization (D-M) step, with additional D-M steps as required. The patients then underwent curettage (C) once an obvious effect of the D-M step had been achieved during follow-up. Eight patients were followed up for ≥36 months but <60 months, while 23 were followed up for ≥60 months. Nineteen of the 23 patients followed up for ≥60 months were disease-free at the last follow-up, with no evidence of recurrence. The D-M step is effective for reducing the tumour size and preserving vital structures. The D-M-C surgical strategy may be a feasible treatment option for conventional ameloblastoma of the mandible.