Oral Odontogenic Cyst Study in Libya: Incidence and Diagnosis

Abstract

Background and aims. Odontogenic Cysts form a variety of lesions that lead to abnormal deviation of tooth formation and thus causing problems inside the mouth. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of oral cysts, the geographical distribution of the disease, and the ages targeted by the disease. Methods. Over a six-month period, 144 endoscopic biopsies from patients with oral problem were included. Endoscopic abnormalities, histological diagnosis of odontogenic cysts, and histopathological results of oral biopsies were recorded and then analyzed using SPSS. Results. Among 144 patients who visited Saray Salam Center during the period from 1st of May 2023 to 30th of Oct 2023, the number of cases of dental cysts was 46. The average age of the patients in the study varied between 45 and 89 years old, with a standard deviation of 19.719. The minimum registered age is 3 years, and the maximum is 86 years. Cysts were observed more in the age group between 1 year to 86 years while cysts were more common in males than in females. The histopathological results of cysts were 31.9%. Conclusion. Conditions such as increased cyst spread in the upper and lower jaw. It can also help in monitoring the spread of the dental cysts.