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Maxillary dentigerous cyst associated with an ectopic third molar in the maxillary sinus: a literature review and report of six consecutive cases
Author(s) -
Sivolella S.,
Ricci S.,
Busca M.,
Stellini E.,
Valente M.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.156
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1752-248X
pISSN - 1752-2471
DOI - 10.1111/ors.12111
Subject(s) - dentigerous cyst , medicine , molar , supernumerary , maxilla , maxillary sinus , odontogenic cyst , dentistry , orthodontics , cyst , surgery
Dentigerous cysts are benign odontogenic cysts associated with the crowns of deciduous, permanent or supernumerary teeth. When dentigerous cysts surround impacted teeth, they often displace the teeth into ectopic positions; ectopic teeth in the maxilla may be displaced into the maxillary sinus. A review of the literature on this condition is provided, and we report on six consecutive cases of dentigerous cysts associated with an ectopic third molar in the maxillary sinus, focusing on their conservative surgical treatment.