Central giant cell reparative granuloma of the mandible caused by a molar tooth extraction: special reference to the maneuver of drilling the surgical field

Central giant cell reparative granuloma (CGCRG) is an uncommon benign, reactive osseous lesion usually located in the mandible and maxilla. Although it is histologically benign, it may be locally destructive. There is still controversy on its development and growth pattern. Surgery is the treatment traditionally recommended. In this article, we presented a 12 year-old girl CGCRG of the mandible caused by a molar tooth extraction and discussed its histopathological, clinical, radiological and therapeutic features in the light of the current literature. Also we described our additional surgical maneuver 'drilling the surgical field' after the removal of the lesion.