Two modifications in the treatment of keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KCOT) and the use of Carnoy's solution (CS)--a retrospective study lasting between 2 and 10 years.

This retrospective study aimed at evaluating the recurrence rates of keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KCOTs) that were enucleated with and without the application of Carnoy's solution (CS). The study included 36 KCOTs treated between 1996 and 2006. Recurrence rates were investigated in correlation with the respective treatment method applied.