title: Odontogenic keratocysts: review of the literature and report of a case.
abstract: The odontogenic keratocyst is a common odontogenic cyst which accounts for 10% of all oral cysts. Odontogenic keratocysts are believed to arise from remnants of the dental lamina and are found in locations which may be encountered by periodontists. keratocysts have a distinctive histopathologic appearance and are known to be locally aggressive and have a high recurrence rate, thus requiring close long-term follow-up. Odontogenic keratocysts are one component of the basal cell nevus syndrome and all patients with odontogenic keratocysts should be evaluated for this syndrome. This paper reviews odontogenic keratocysts and presents a case treated by conservative enucleation and ultrasonic debridement of the cystic cavity with no evidence of recurrence at five years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Bolling AFB, DC, USA.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Blanchard
mesh_terms: D001478:Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / Q000473:pathology; D003475:Curettage; D003646:Debridement; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy