22. Odontogenic cysts of the jaws. Classification, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment. Complications Flashcards
Types of odontogenic cysts
- Radicular
- Eruption
- Residual
- Dentigerous
- Odontogenic keratocyst
- Gingival cyst
- Lateral periodontal cyst
Radicular cyst
- Most common jaw cyst
- Develop from periapical granuloma from remnants of pulp→chronic inflammation stimulates cell rests of malassez→Epithelial proliferation→phase of development and growth
- Fluid filled(expand in jaw by osmotic pressure
- Cytokines cause local resorption of bone
Clinical presentation of radicular cyst
- Firm swelling at apex of tooth
- Bone resorption leaving soft swelling that gives way on palpation(shell crackling)
- Pain on palpation
Investigations of Radicular cysts
- Vitality testing
- Periapical and panoramic→smooth rounded, unilocular radiolucency w/ radiopaque outline(at apex of non vital tooth)
- Adjacent structures may be displaced by cyst
Treatment methods for Radicular cysts
- Root filling
- Extraction
- Enucleation for large cysts
- Curetting cyst lining
- Apicectomy
Residual cyst
- From residual periapical infection
- Cyst fragments from extraction of non vital tooth
- Similar features to radicular cysts
Residual cyst radiographically
-Isolated radiolucent lesions in alveolar process(w/out obvious cause)
Residual cyst treatment
Enucleation or Marsupialisation
Lateral periodontal cysts
- Arise from cell rests within PDL
- Adjacent teeth vital
- Asymptomatic
Lateral periodontal cysts radiographically
- Between roots of teeth
- Mandibular canine and premolar area
Lateral periodontal cysts treatment
- Enucleation
- Extraction somtimes
Dentigerous cysts
- Asymptomatic swelling
- Expansion of dental follicle-may affect eruption and displace teeth
- Attached to crown at CEJ
Mandibular third molar and maxillary canine
Dentigerous cyst radiographically
- Circumscribed, unilocular, radiolucent area=>
- w/ thin radiopaque lamina dura associated w/ crown
- Cyst in maxilla may occupy crown
Dentigerous cyst treatment
- Definitive surgery
- Enucleation
- Treatment of cavity - carnoys solution(kills residual cells in bony spaces)
- Removal of overlying mucosa(removal of overlying dental lamina rests)
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst
- Rare
- Interosseous or in gingiva
- Benign but can become aggressive and recur
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst radiographically
- Initially little calcification→Similar to other jaw cysts
- Progressed→ Odontome appearance or calcifying odontogenic tumour
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst treatment
-Enucleation and curettage