Dentigerous cysts of anterior maxilla in a young child: a case report.
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2007-10-17
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Dentigerous cysts are the most common bony lesions of the jaws in children. It is one of the most prevalent types of odontogenic cysts associated with an erupted or developing tooth, particularly the mandibular third molars; the other teeth that are commonly affected are, in order of frequency, the maxillary canines, the maxillary third molars and, rarely, the central incisor. Radiographically, the cyst appears as ovoid well-demarcated unilocular radiolucency with a sclerotic border. The present case report describes the surgical enucleation of a dentigerous cyst involving the permanent maxillary right central incisor; the surgery was followed by oral rehabilitation. Careful evaluation of the history and the clinical and radiographical findings help clinicians to correctly diagnose the condition, identify the etiological factors, and administer the appropriate treatment.
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Kalaskar RR, Tiku A, Damle SG. Dentigerous cysts of anterior maxilla in a young child: a case report. Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2007 Oct-Dec; 25(4): 187-90