CONTEMPORARY ADJUVANT TREATMENT MODALITIES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ODONTOGENIC KERATOCYSTS


Kenan M., Yıldırımtürk S.

Recent Developments in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Serap Keskin Tunç, Editör, Livre de Lyon, Lyon, ss.173-198, 2025

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Mesleki Kitap
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Yayınevi: Livre de Lyon
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Lyon
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.173-198
  • Editörler: Serap Keskin Tunç, Editör
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In dentistry and oral pathology, a cyst is defined as a pathological cavity that

develops within the maxilla, mandible, or oral soft tissues. It is characterized

by being lined with an epithelium and is typically filled with fluid, semisolid

material, or air.(1)Among them odontogenic keratocysts(OKCs) are the

jaw cysts that arise from remnants of the dental lamina and are characterized by

a thin wall, keratinized epithelial lining, and aggressive biological behavior.(1,2)

Although OKC often remains clinically silent, its infiltrative growth potential

and high recurrence rate distinguish it from other odontogenic cysts.(3)After a

brief overview of the key characteristics and biological behavior of odontogenic

keratocysts, this chapter focuses on contemporary adjuvant treatment modalities

used to reduce recurrence rate. Their effectiveness, clinical advantages, and

application methods are discussed concisely and in an evidence-based manner.