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Case Reports
. 2009 Jan;2(1):42-5.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1041. Epub 2009 Apr 26.

Anterior maxillary dentigerous cyst

Monika Rohilla  1 , Nikhil Marwah  2 , Rishi Tyagi  3
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Case Reports

Anterior maxillary dentigerous cyst

Monika Rohilla et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2009 Jan.

Abstract

Dentigerous cyst is a development odontogenic cyst, which apparently develops by accumulation of fluid between reduced enamel epithelium and the tooth crown of an unerupted tooth. It is one of the most prevalent types of odontogenic cysts associated with an erupted, developing or impacted tooth, particularly the mandibular 3rd molars, the other teeth that are commonly affected are maxillary canines and third molars. The present case report describes the surgical enucleation of a dentigerous cyst involving permanent lateral incisor, the surgery was followed by oral rehabilitation.

Keywords: Dentigerous cyst; enucleation..

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Extraoral view of the patient
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Intraoral view showing bony swelling
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Orthopantomograph showing location of the cyst
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Occlusal view showing extent of bone involvement
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Flap raised with cyst lining ruptured
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Enucleated cyst with associated tooth
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Flap sutured back in position
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Histological examination of the cyst lining
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Semi rigid composite wire splint given to immobilize central incisor
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Removable partial denture given to restore aesthetics and occlusion
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