Odontogenic cysts - Gingival Cyst Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical significance of gingival cyst?
A
none
2
Q
other names for gingival cyst?
A
Bohn’s nodules
epstein’s pearls
3
Q
Who can commonly have gingival cyst?
A
neonates
4
Q
What is the origin of gingival cyst?
A
remnants of the dental lamina proliferate to form small keratinised cysts
5
Q
When will gingival cyst disappear?
A
by 3 months of age
6
Q
What is shown?
A
pearls of keratinisation
gingival cysts