Alternative surgical approaches for excision of dermoid cyst of the floor of mouth

Two different treatment approaches for large dermoid cysts are presented in this article. The extraoral approach was utilized for a patient who presented to the emergency room with a respiratory problem. The intraoral approach was performed in a female patient presenting with a large swelling involving both the submental and sublingual areas, and this approach led to good esthetic results without recurrence. © 2007 International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.