Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome: conservative dental treatment

This report illustrates a conservative approach in the treatment of keratocysts involving the lower left canine in a case of nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome in a 10-year-old boy during 6 years' follow-up. The purpose of this report was to state the view of conservatism in the treatment of selected cases of keratocysts, based on close cooperation of the patient, orthodontist and oral surgeon. In this case, there are several keratocysts in both upper and lower jaws. Only the keratocysts associated with the lower left canine is considered to be conservatively treated in the presented case.