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| Year : 2013 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 233-236 |
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Dentigerous cyst involving mandibular third molar: Conservative treatment with radiologic follow-up and review of literature
Ankit Goel1, Prashant Patil2, Richa Bansal3, Robin Sabharwal4
1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Subharti Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
3 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Seema Dental College, Rishikesh, Uttaranchal, India
4 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, DJ College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Correspondence Address:
Robin Sabharwal
DJ College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar - 201 204, Uttar Pradesh
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2278-0513.119266
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Dentigerous cyst is the second most common odontogenic cyst and constitutes around 20-24% of all the odontogenic cysts involving the jaws. Usually, these cysts remain asymptomatic and rarely cause enlargement and displacement of associated tooth. In this paper, we present a case of a displaced mandibular third molar, which was associated with a large dentigerous cyst. A conservative treatment modality was adopted with a 2 year radiographic follow-up of the patient. A brief review of previously reported cases with dentigerous cyst causing displacement of the mandibular impacted third molars is also discussed, highlighting the treatment modality followed in all these cases. |
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