Odontogenic cysts Flashcards
What is the most common cyst of the jaws?
periapical cyst
What are other names for periapical cysts?
also known as radicular cysts or apical periodontal cysts
How do periapical cyst originate?
due to inflammatory stimulation of the epithelial rests of Malassez
A periapical cyst has a round to ovoid radiolucency at ___ with loss of ___ ___.
apex; lamina dura
Periapical cyst is ___ (symptomatic/asymptomatic) and associated with a ___ (vital/nonvital) tooth.
asymptomatic; nonvital (pulp test!)
If a periapical cysts develops on the lateral aspect of the root, presumably due to the prescence of a lateral canal in the area, this is called ___ ___ cyst.
lateral radicular
Describe a periapical cysts microscopically.
inflamed granulation tissue or fibrous connective tissue lined by non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
If no cyst lining is seen, it is a “___ ___”.
periapical granuloma
How are periapical cysts treated?
root canal therapy, apicoectomy, extraction with curettage
The prognosis of a periapical cyst is ___, but if the cyst is not removed, it may persist as a ___ ___.
excellent; residual cyst
What is a well-defined radiolucency in the site of a previous extraction?
residual cyst
How is a residual cyst treated? What is the prognosis?
enucleation with excellent prognosis
A buccal bifurcation cyst usually occurs in ___ in their ___ ___.
children; mandibular molars
BBC are thought to be due to proliferation of ___ epithelium associated with ___ extensions in the ___ area.
crevicular; enamel; furcation
BBC has localized swelling where and is associated with what?
buccal aspect of alveolar process +/- pain, possible foul taste
What is another term for BBC?
paradental cyst
T/F. BBCs may be difficult to detect radiographically or may see a well-defined radiolucency in the furcation area superimposed over the roots.
True
BBC root apices are typically tipped to ___ cortex - can be seen on ___ radiograph.
lingual; occlusal
___ ___ might be seen with BBCs and single or multiple layers of bone formation.
Proliferative periostitis
T/F. Microscopically, BBCs look like a periapical cyst
True
What is the prognosis of BBC?
prognosis is good, but may need recontouring of furcation or perio surgery and involved tooth may be lost due to bone destruction
What is the most common developmental odontogenic cyst?
Dentigerous cyst
What is the second most common cyst overall (after periapical)?
Dentigerous cyst
Dentigerous cyst develop due to an accumulation of fluid between the ___ of the tooth and the ___ ___ epithelium, which eventually forms the epithelial lining of the cyst.
crown; reduced enamel
T/F. By definition, a dentigerous cyst is associated with the crown of an erupted tooth.
False, by definition, a dentigerous cyst is associated with the crown of an UNERUPTED tooth.
If the radiolucency around the crown is greater than ___, it is safe to call it a cyst. If it is smaller, it probably represents a hyperplastic dental ___ - the two are histologically indistinguishable.
5; follicle
T/F. Any impacted tooth can potentially develop a dentigerous cyst.
True.
What is the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd most common site of a dentigerous cyst?
1st - mandibular third molar
2nd - maxillary canine
3rd - maxillary third molar
When do dentigerous cysts present? What are the symptoms?
2nd and 3rd decades
usually asymptomatic, but can produce swelling or resorption of adjacent tooth roots
Microscopically, an ___ fibrous CT wall is lined by a thin layer of ___ ___ ___ epithelium with a few scattered ___ cells in the lining of a dentigerous cyst.
uninflamed; non-keratinized, stratified squamous; mucous
How is a dentigerous cyst treated?
removal of the tooth and enucleation of the cyst
T/F. The prognosis of a dentigerous cyst is poor and the tissue should be examined microscopically to rule out OKC, ameloblastoma, or (rarely) squamous cell carcinoma or intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
False, The prognosis of a dentigerous cyst is EXCELLENT but the tissue should be examined microscopically to rule out OKC, ameloblastoma, or (rarely) squamous cell carcinoma or intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
What represents a dentigerous cyst that forms in the soft tissue overlying the crown of an erupting tooth?
eruption cyst
An eruption cyst has a ___ swelling and is termed “___ ___”.
bluish; eruption hematoma
T/F. Children are usually affected with an eruption cyst.
True.
A primoridal cyst is a ___ (common/rare) lesion that is thought to be histogenetically derived from degenerating tooth ___ epithelium.
rare; bud
___ cysts develop in place of a tooth, before any ___ material is deposited.
Primordial; mineralized
T/F. A history of extraction or surgery in the area is mandatory for a diagnosis of Primordial cyst.
False, NO history of extraction or surgery in the area is mandatory for a diagnosis of Primordial cyst.
T/F. Primordial cyst can arise from any tooth in the dentition including (theoretically) supernumeraries.
True
Primordial cysts are usually detected as ___ radiolucencies in the area of a ___ tooth.
unilocular; missing