Odontogenic Cysts Flashcards
What are the two types of Odontogenic Cysts?
Inflammatory
or
Developmental
List the type of Inflammatory cysts
(4)
- Periapical (radicular)
- Residual periapical
- Buccal bifurcation
- Paradental
List the types of Developmental Cysts?
(9)
‐ Dentigerous
‐ Eruption
‐ Gingival cyst of newborn
‐ Gingival cyst of adult
‐ Lateral periodontal
‐ Glandular odontogenic
‐ Odontogenic keratocyst
‐ Orthokeratinized odontogenic
‐ Calcifying Odontogenic
All of the following are histologically the same because they are all what?
-Periapical (radicular)
‐ Residual periapical
‐ Buccal bifurcation
‐ Paradental
‐ Dentigerous
‐ Eruption
‐ Gingival cyst of newborn
‐ Gingival cyst of adult
squamous epithelial lined cysts
What are the sources of epithelium
within the jaw bone ?
(6 sources)
▪ Epithelial rests of Malessez
▪ Reduced enamel epithelium
▪ Fissural cysts – when 2 pieces of bone come together
▪ Odontogenic cysts
▪ Epithelial component of odontogenic tumors
▪ Salivary gland inclusions – rare, incorporated in development
radicular cyst, inflammatory cyst are other names for
Periapical Cysts
▪ The most common cyst of the jaws
Periapical Cysts
Periapical Cysts
Demographic and location
▪ Any age (peak in 3rd ‐ 6th decades, rare in 1st decade)
▪ No sex predilection
▪ MX > MD (anterior MX most common)
Tooth vitality and Periapical Cysts
- Involved tooth usually non‐vital/non‐responsive with thermal and electric pulp testing
- Should test vitality of tooth if see radiolucency in apex\
- If tooth vital, and still see radiolucency ► should do biopsy
Periapical Cyst
(Radiographic)
- Usually appears as well‐circumscribed periapical radiolucency with widening of the PDL space and/or loss of lamina dura
- Typically small (< 1 cm) but can grow to large dimensions if left untreated
- Radiographic findings can NOT be used for definitive diagnosis
Why the Radiographic findings of Periapical Cyst can NOT be used for definitive diagnosis?
‐ similar appearance with:
- periapical granuloma
- odontogenic tumors
- early COD {Cemento Osseous Dysplasia}
Lateral radicular cyst appears on the lateral surface of the root of a non‐vital/non‐responsive tooth
‐ A differential for which cyst?
lateral periodontal cyst
What is this radiographic finding?
Periapical Cysts
►Would need to test both teeth for vitality.
What is this radiographic finding?
Periapical Cyst
What is this radiographic & clinical findings?
Periapical cyst
shows inflammation at site
abscess developed fistula tract thru
soft tissue. Pt will have pain until
pressure is released
The wall of which cyst?
Periapical Cyst
Open clear areas = Cholesterol clefts where fat
used to be. Multinucleated cells (purple dots)
trying to break down cholesterol
What is this and what is it associated with?
keratin pearl – can be associated w/SCC
Periapical Cyst
treatment
- endodontic therapy or extraction of involved teeth
- larger lesions may require biopsy along with endodontic therapy
- lesions which fail to resolve should be biopsied
- follow-up at 1-2 years
Residual Cyst
Etiology
- After tooth extracted, not properly cleaned ► the residual cells of the cyst lining and inflammatory cells continue to proliferate
- Has to be at site where tooth was previously removed
Residual Cyst
Radigraphically
- well defined round to oval radiolucency in the site of a previous extraction
Residual Cyst
Histologically is identical to which cyst?
- identical to the radicular cyst (periapical cyst)
- Should biopsy to rule out other causes
Residual Cyst
Treatment
-Removal
- Enucleation if small
- Marsupialization if large
- Note:*
- Enucleation* means: removal of an organ or other mass intact from its supporting tissues
Marsupialization means: surgical technique of cutting a slit into an abscess or cyst to empty its contents and suturing the edges of the slit to form a continuous surface from the exterior surface to the interior surface of the cyst or abscess.
Promotes Decompressing and shrinkage.
What are these radiographic findings?
Residual Cysts
What is the radiographic finding?
Residual Cyst
Paradental Cyst
Etiology
Some controversy over this designation
‐ some think they are inflammatory cyst
‐ some think they are developmental cysts
▪ Etiology: remains unclear
Paradental Cyst
Radiographically
- Radiolucent area noted
- most frequently, along the distal aspect of an impacted or partially erupted third molar
Which cyst has been associated w/ enamel extensions into furcation areas of the
involved teeth?
Paradental Cyst
Paradental Cyst
Treatment
Extraction of the tooth along with the lesion
What is the radiographic finding?
Paradental Cyst
What is the radiographic finding?
Paradental Cyst
Buccal Bifurcation Cyst
is similar to what Cyst ?
Similar to a paradental cyst
‐ EXCEPT: location is central on the buccal of mandibular first molars
Buccal Bifurcation Cyst
Etiology
unclear
Buccal Bifurcation Cyst is most commonly seen with eruption of what tooth?
The eruption of the permanent first molar
Buccal Bifurcation Cyst
Clinically
seen as
- swelling
- tenderness of soft tissue over involved area
Which
Radiograph type is best to see
Buccal Bifurcation Cyst?
▪ Radiolucency best seen with an occlusal radiograph
What is the radiographic finding?
Buccal Bifurcation Cyst
as seen in occlusal radiographs
What is the radiographic finding?
Buccal Bifurcation Cyst
as seen in occlusal radiographs
Buccal Bifurcation Cyst
Treatment
▪ Enucleation of cyst; tooth extraction unnecessary
▪ Some cases resolve w/o surgery
▪ Some resolve w/ daily irrigation of buccal pocket with saline/hydrogen peroxide
Dentigerous Cyst
also known as ?
Follicular Cyst
What is most common type of developmental odontogenic cysts?
20% of all epithelial lined cysts of the jaw
Dentigerous Cyst
Dentigerous Cyst
Origin & Etiology
Originates: by the separation of the follicle from the crown of an unerupted tooth
Pathogenesis: accumulation of fluid between the tooth and the reduced enamel epithelium
Dentigerous Cyst
Clinically
▪ Small cysts typically asymptomatic and picked up
on routine radiographic exam
▪ Large lesions may show expansion of bone
▪ Cysts may become infected, especially if partially erupted
tooth
Dentigerous Cyst
Demographics & Location
- Mostly mandibular 3rd molars (rarely unerupted deciduous teeth)
- Most commonly present in 2nd and 3rd decades
What is a key characteristic of Dentigerous Cyst location?
- Attached to the tooth at the CEJ
Small Dentigerous Cyst
are hard to differentiate radiographically from —?
enlarged/hyperplastic follicle
Rule of thumb:
- If 4‐5mm or more of radiolucency ► dentigerous cyst
- If <4mm of radiolucency► can be hyperplastic follicle
dentigerous cyst or
follicle ?
_dentigerous cys_t
b/c *attachment at CEJ
What is the radiographic finding?
Dentigerous Cyst
What are these radiographic findings?
dentigerous cyst
What are these radiographic findings?
dentigerous cyst
What is the radiographic finding?
dentigerous cyst
What is this gross finding?
Grossly image of
Dentigerous Cyst
Dentigerous Cyst
Treatment
- Decompression: Try to open window in the jawand put tube into cyst lumen and have pt irrigate a few times a day for a few weeks ► release pressure and allows bone to grow back ► cyst will shrink
- If get rid of whole area surgically► c_an risk_ fracturing the jaw
What is the Soft tissue counterpart of a dentigerous cyst?
Eruption Cyst
Eruption Cyst also known as
eruption hematoma
Eruption Cyst
Etiology
- Results from accumulation of fluid in the follicular space when the tooth has erupted over the alveolar bone *NOT in bone*
Eruption Cyst
Demographic & Location
▪ Usually seen in 1st decade (children)
▪ Most often involves 1st permanent molar and maxillary incisors
Eruption Cyst
Clinically
Frequently normal mucosal color, BUT surface trauma (ex. chewing) may result in bleeding into the cystic space► may look purple or blue
▪ Usually soft or fluctuant(like a balloon) upon palpation
Eruption Cyst
Treatment
- Unless symptomatic, no treatment required, cysts resolve upon eruption of teeth
What is the clinical finding?
Eruption Cyst
What is the clinical finding?
Eruption Cyst
Cysts of the Newborn
can either be — or —
Palatal cysts
or
Gingival cyst