[Odontogenic Keratocyst in the Anterior Maxilla: A Case Report]

The odontogenic keratocystis considered a developmental jaw cyst reclassified by the WHO in 2017 as a benign odontogenic cyst rather than a neoplasia. They account for about 10-20% of all odontogenic cysts and are often asymptomatic, frequently discovered incidentally on radiographs. Definitive diagnosis requires histopathological confirmation. Standard treatment is complete surgical enucleation. Odontogenic keratocysts are locally aggressive and associated with relatively high recurrence rates, making long-term clinical and radiological follow-up essential. This case report presents the diagnosis and management of an odontogenic keratocyst in the anterior maxilla, emphasizing current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches as well as the importance of ongoing monitoring.