Conservative management of an extensive odontogenic keratocyst in the anterior region of a pediatric patient’s jaw

Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are now considered benign cysts of odontogenic origin that characterized by an aggressive behavior with a relatively high recurrence rate, particularly when OKCs associated syndromes. Its histological appearance is characteristic the presence epithelial lining parakeratinized showing corrugated surface, together number architectural features epithelium as thickness six to eight layers and columns, palisade basal cell. Radiographically, lesion often unilocular radiolucent surrounded margins smooth or jagged edges sclerotic. more frequently in third decade life. This article reports case young patient exuberant OKC on unusual anterior mandibular site underwent treatment involved 48-month period decompression, followed enucleation residual cyst. Preserving important structures bone soft tissue decompression method low morbidity. In addition, according literature, has success rate at least one most treatments.