Ligature technique as a treatment for mucocele in an infant - Case report

• Main Authors: Beatriz Cruz Lopes (Author), Lucas Fernando Oliveira Tomáz Ferraresso (Author), Mariella Padovese (Author), Mariana Emi Nagata (Author), Farli Aparecida Carrilho Boer (Author), Cássia Cilene Dezan (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Asociación Latinoamericana de Odontopediatría, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Mucocele is a common benign pathology of the minor salivary glands, caused by trauma that leads to rupture or obstruction of the glandular ducts. It is commonly found in children due to oral habits, such as biting and sucking on lips and cheeks. The main treatment consists of complete surgical excis...