Re: Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor (Odontogenic Keratocyst)

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Treatment of large odontogenic keratocysts by decompression and later cystectomy

(1) Decompression results in new bone formation and thickening of the cyst wall. (2) This treatment conserves bone and anatomic structures. (3) The frequency of recurrence is low. (4) The keratocyst epithelium is modulated histologically to nonkeratocyst after decompression