Assessment of Type I Stafne idiopathic bone cyst on radiographs before implant treatment: A case report

Introduction: The aim of the present case report is to describe the diagnostic and confirmative role of radiographic examination of Stafne idiopathic bone cyst (SIBC) before implant insertion without any need for histopathologic evaluation. Comprehensive evaluation of any type of pathologic lesion in the jaw region is necessary before insertion of any implants. The aim of the present case report is to describe a diagnosis of a Stafne idiopathic bone cyst during pre-implant evaluations by comparative assessment of the lesion on radiographs taken 11 months apart. Case Presentation: A 73-year-old female was referred to the clinic for CBCT examination before implant treatment. A well-defined radiolucency measuring 3.1×6.2 mm was visible on CBCT images in the left mandibular angle region. In the past patient’s radiologic documents, a panoramic radiograph taken 11 months previously showed the same radiolucency with almost the same dimensions and location. Due to the absence of any clinical symptoms, well-defined borders and absence of changes in dimensions during the 11-month period, a definitive diagnosis of SIBC was reached. Conclusion: Based on CBCT findings, implant placement is possible in cases of SIBS without any need for histopathologic examination and invasive surgical exploration.   Key words: Bone cyst, Cone beam computed tomography, Mandible