Abstract

SOUZA, Bruno Luiz Menezes de; SAMPAIO, Diogo de Oliveira; LOPES, Pedro Henrique de Souza  and  ANDRADE, Maria Cristina de. Conservative approach for large mandibular keratocyst odontogenic tumor. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2015, vol.15, n.3, pp. 43-48. ISSN 1808-5210.

The keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KOT), which prevalence ranges from 10% to 12% of all odontogenic cysts and tumors, remains a controversial pathology about treatment options. The high recurrence rates make it difficult to decide the optimal therapeutic approach. Aggressive treatment options such as partial resection are associated with lower risk of recurrence, but may cause extensive aesthetic and functional deficits. Conservative treatment options have shown up as definitive treatment with good results, simple technique and minimal patient morbidity. This paper discuss the feasibility of conservative technique usage for such kind ofpathology approach through a case report of extensive mandibular KOT.

Keywords : Odontogenic Cysts; Odontogenic Tumors; Maxillary Neoplasms..