A case of a large dentigerous cyst containing a canine tooth in the maxillary antrum leading to epiphora

Abstract

A case of a large dentigerous cyst containing a canine tooth in the maxillary antrum is presented. This case is of interest due because of its extensiveness and thepresence of a canine tooth in the roof of the maxillary sinus. In addition, this caused aright-sided epiphora. Enucleation of the cyst containing the ectopic tooth was made.

A dentigerous cyst containing an ectopic canine tooth below the floor of the maxillary sinus: a case report

“…However, in the present case, the ectopic canine teeth found below the maxillary sinus did not cause any complications. While ectopic molars and supernumerary teeth have been more commonly reported in the maxillary sinus, ectopic permanent canines were less frequently encountered (10,11).…”

“…The surgical treatment of an ectopic tooth in the maxillary sinus involves removal via a Caldwell-Luc procedure (4,6,10). In addition, we performed surgical enucleation with the Caldwell-Luc operation.…”

Ectopic Teeth in the Maxillary Sinus: Report of 3 Cases

“…10 Bununla ilgili olarak, Avita ve ark., deplase üçüncü molar diş ile ilişkili dentigeröz kistin orbital proptosise neden olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. 13 Sunulan olgularda ise bir hastada ektopik dişe bağlı dentigeröz kist geliştiği tespit edildi.…”

Bilateral Odontogenic Keratocyst of the Mandible

“…A wide range of neurological, endocrine, ophthalmic and genital manifestations [26] are known to be variably associated with this syndrome. The prevalence of the NBCCS (nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome) has been estimated to range from 1 in 57 000 to 1 in 164 000 [27] but now considered that the prevalence is about 1 in 60 000 [28]. Both sexes are equally affected [29].…”

“…Recurrence is documented even after 10 years of follow up [27]. Recurrence is usually characterized radiologically by evidence of further bone destruction with or without clinical evidence of infection [15].…”