Follicular jaw cysts.

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Pathology
• Dentistry

Background:

• Follicular jaw cysts present with varied symptoms, from pain and swelling to asymptomatic development discovered incidentally.
• Understanding cyst characteristics, patient history, and diagnostic methods is essential for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the occurrence, localization, size, diagnosis, and treatment of follicular jaw cysts.
• To assess patient factors and postoperative outcomes related to follicular jaw cyst management.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of patient data including symptoms, health status, and diagnostic findings.
• Evaluation of surgical treatment approaches based on cyst size (alveolotomy, cystectomy, suction, iodine tampon).
• Pathohistological examination to confirm diagnosis and correlate with clinical findings.

Main Results:

• Most patients presented with symptoms like pain, swelling, or trismus.
• Asymptomatic cysts were often discovered during orthodontic evaluations or routine check-ups.
• Pathohistological findings generally correlated well with clinical descriptions (p < 0.05).
• Treatment varied by cyst size, with smaller cysts managed by alveolotomy and cystectomy, and larger ones using additional techniques like suction or iodine tamponing.

Conclusions:

• Multidisciplinary collaboration among dentists, oral surgeons, and pathologists aids in early diagnosis and prevention of follicular jaw cyst progression.
• Timely and appropriate surgical intervention is key to minimizing bone damage and ensuring favorable postoperative results.