Uso de criocirurgia em ceratocistos odontogênicos: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Cold treatment of lesions is an ancient practice, with cryosurgery evolving from crushed ice to more advanced methods such as solid carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen. Cryosurgery induces necrosis through cellular freezing and vasoconstriction, resulting in tissue damage in the affected area. This study investigates whether cryosurgery can reduce the recurrence of odontogenic keratocysts, which have a high recurrence rate.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of cryosurgery in reducing the recurrence rate of odontogenic keratocysts when used in surgical treatment.METHODOLOGY: Narrative literature review conducted using Scielo, Pubmed, and Periódico Capes databases, focusing on articles in english language published from 2010 onwards that address cryosurgery and keratocysts.RESULTS: Available evidence suggests that cryosurgery may reduce the recurrence of odontogenic keratocysts. However, the limitation of studies with small sample sizes and short follow-up periods restricts the robustness of the conclusions.CONCLUSION: Although cryosurgery has the potential to reduce the recurrence of keratocysts, further clinical studies with larger samples and longer follow-up periods are needed to fully confirm its effectiveness.