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in: Recent Developments in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Serap Keskin Tunç, Editor, Livre de Lyon, Lyon, pp.173-198, 2025
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.