Comparison of Five Different Treatment Approaches of Mandibular Keratocystic Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC): A Retrospective Recurrence Analysis of Clinical and Radiographic Parameters

In this study, no significant differences could be observed regarding the surgical method. Most recurrences occurred with 91.9% in the mandible with an average size of 5.5 cm2 and increased in women. Within a mean follow-up time of 3.6  years the recurrence rate was 36.9%, on average after 36 months. Recurrences were most frequently diagnosed at the age of 31–50 (43.9%). Despite numerous studies, there is still no unanimous opinion on an effective therapy for OKC. However, precise resection of OKC can be facilitated by preoper ative 3D-imaging and virtual planning.

Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery - June 21, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research