Patients with cysts in the jaw usually do not need general anesthesia during surgery if the cyst is relatively small. However, if it is larger, it may be required. For patients with smaller jaw cysts, the surgery is not very invasive, and you may choose to make a small incision in the cyst for drainage, thus allowing the cyst cavity to reduce pressure and shrink on its own. Since the operation is small in size, local anesthesia is usually an option and general anesthesia is not required. In patients with larger jaw cysts, multiple, large lesions may be present. Since the affected area needs to be completely removed, the patient will need to go through a large scraping, partial maxillectomy. General anesthesia is recommended to reduce the level of pain for the patient as the lesions need to be scraped, as well as an autologous bone graft to the necrotic areas of the jaw. Patients with cysts of the jawbone should consult with their treating physician on what surgical procedure to choose, complete the relevant examinations, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.