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Cysts treated with transcondylar screw placement had a greater reduction in cyst size and a reduced period of convalescence in comparison with those that underwent debridement; the results were similar to those treated by intralesional corticosteroid injection.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Postoperative racing rates were similar for all techniques. 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