ODONTOGENIC CYST Flashcards
Most common cyst of the jaw
Most common odontogenic cyst
Periapical Cyst ( Radicular, Apical Periodontal)
Clinical features of Periapical cyst (Radicular, Apical Periodontal)
📌Mx. Anterior - Mx. Posterior- Mand. Posterior- Mand. Anterior
📌Nonvital tooth
Radiograph of Periapical Cyst (Radicular/ Apical Periodontal)
Rount to ovoid radiolucency
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Microscopic / Histopath of Periapical Cyst
- Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
- Source of epithelial lining: Rest of Malassez
- Rushton bodies / Hyaline Bodies
Tx. Periapical cyst/ Apical Periodontal/Radicular
Extraction
RCT
Apicoectomy
Cyst developed after tooth extraction & incomplete removal of a periapical cyst
Residual Cyst
QUESTIONS:
What is the remnant of HERS
Rest of Malassez
Remnant of dental lamina
Rest of serres
Between roots of mandibular premolar & canine
Vital teeth
Lateral periodontal cyst
Round & teardrop shaped radiolucency
Lateral Periodontal Cyst
Microscopic/ Histopath of Lateral Periodontal Cyst
Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Source of epithelial lining: Rest of Serres
Tx. of Lateral Periodontal Cyst
Enucleation
2nd most common odontogenic cyst
Most common developmental cyst
Dentigerous Cyst (Follicular Cysf)
Clinical features of Dentigerous Cyst / Follicular Cyst
📌3rd molars & canine
📌attached to the CEJ
📌most common idndication is delayed eruption
📌may transform into Ameloblastoma
Radiographic of Dentigerous Cyst
RDL around the crown of the tooth