10-Year study reveals best surgery for jaw cysts?

NCT ID NCT06133764

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 50 people who had a type of jaw cyst called an odontogenic keratocyst removed using different surgical methods. Researchers tracked how long it took for the bone to heal and whether the cyst came back over 10 years. The goal was to find out which surgical approach works best to prevent recurrence.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this analysis could help dentists and surgeons choose the best surgical method to reduce the chance of these jaw cysts coming back.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study, not a controlled trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and the best method remains uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Keratocystic odontogenic tumor odontogenic cyst

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Dentistry, Qassim University

    Buraidah, Al-Qassim Region, 1162, Saudi Arabia