Dentigerous Cyst in the Maxillary Anterior Region of a Pediatric Patient

Abstract

Dentigerous cyst is a common type of odontogenic cyst of the oral and maxillofacial region. It commonly occurs in the second or third decades and rare cases appear in the first decade of age. It is a developmental cyst associated with unerupted/impacted tooth. Radiographically, it appears as unilocular, radiolucent area along the cementoenamel junction of the associated tooth. Larger dentigerous cysts may be treated with marsupialization, and smaller dentigerous cysts are treated with enucleation of the cyst and extraction of the associated tooth. This case report presents a case of dentigerous cyst in the right maxillary region in a young child and was diagnosed using radiographs and removed by surgical excision.

Usage of CBCT in Diagnostic Dilemma: A Case Report

“…(21,22) For function and aesthetic value, a conservative surgical approach is preferred over cyst/tooth removal, which is the treatment for many developmental DCs located in the third molar and maxillary canine regions of older patients. (23,24) The risks associated with radiation dose must be balanced against the therapeutic significance in each patient, and medical investigations should be ordered only when there is a decent possibility of a favourable patient outcome. (24,25) When comparing the dose of radiation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to traditional radiography techniques, this consideration is extremely crucial.…”

“…(23,24) The risks associated with radiation dose must be balanced against the therapeutic significance in each patient, and medical investigations should be ordered only when there is a decent possibility of a favourable patient outcome. (24,25) When comparing the dose of radiation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to traditional radiography techniques, this consideration is extremely crucial. While it is frequently advised to review three-dimensional images prior to beginning treatment, it is uncertain whether the benefit to the patient is greater than the risk.…”

The expression of BMI-1 in ameloblastoma and dentigerous cyst

“…4,5 These cysts are usually asymptomatic and are detected by routine radiographic examination except in large cases. 6 Larger cysts make great resorption of bone leading to thinning of cortex and eggshell cracking on palpation. 7 Pathological fractures may be seen in larger cysts.…”