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Conservative Surgical Treatment of Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor : A Case Report

Seyoung Shin 1 Yang Yeon Mi 2 KIM JAE GON 2 Byeong Ju Baik 2

1전북대학교 치의학 전문대학원 소아치과학교실 및 구강생체과학연구소
2전북대학교

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ABSTRACT

The keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a unique cyst because of its locally aggressive behavior, high recurrence rate and characteristic histological appearance. Various options are available for treatment. While some clinicians advocate aggressive forms of dental treatment, others prefer more conservative therapy. In this study, two types of conservative surgical procedures were performed to treat the tumor; marsupialization and cyst enucleation. The patients showed healing process on conservative surgical treatment and teeth erupted without recurrence. Conservative surgical treatment can be an effective treatment option for young children because of their efforts to preserve teeth and other anatomical structures.

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