Journal of PEARLDENT
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 1

An asymptomatic yet unaesthetic odontogenic cyst-bearing tooth: A case report

1Post Graduate student, Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research College

2Senior Lecturer, Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research College

3Senior Lecturer, Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research College

4Post Graduate student, Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research College

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Tanha Khan, PG Student, Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Center, Moradabad

Online Published on 18 July, 2022.

Abstract

Dentigerous cyst means “Cyst enclosing a tooth”. This cyst encloses the crown of the impacted or unerupted tooth. Mostly occurs in second to third dacades of life. Third molars are most commonly affected. This case report emphasizes on the clinical features, radiographic features, histological features as well as the management protocols of Dentigerous cyst.

Keywords

Dentigerous cyst, Impacted tooth, Enucleation