Jaw pathology Flashcards
3 common pathologies at the angle of the mandible?
Keratocyst
Dentigerous cysts
Cystic ameloblastoma
Lining of OKC?
PARAKERATIN
Stratified squamous cysts
OKC unique features?
Local aggressive behaviour
High recurrence
why do OKC reoccur?
Epithelial microcyst
Infiltrate growth pattern
Friable lining
syndrome associated with OKC?
Gorlin syndrome
Gene mutation
Biphid ribs
Macrocephaly and large forehead
What is associated with non-vitaL root treated teeth?
Ameloblastoma, unilateral
what would an ill defined radiolucency n the audible indicate?
Malignancy
- squamous cell carcinoma?
Or could be osteoradio necrosis of the jaw
What can stimulate ORN?
Extraction in a irradiated area
ORN painful or not?
Not painful