Open AccessCyst in the pulp of an intact human immature tooth: Case report
Author(s) -
Jovan Vojinović,
O Vojinović,
Mirjana Vučetić
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
stomatološki glasnik srbije
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1452-3701
pISSN - 0039-1743
DOI - 10.2298/sgs0401042v
Subject(s) - human tooth , premolar , cyst , pulp (tooth) , permanent tooth , dentistry , canine tooth , medicine , orthodontics , molar , pathology , permanent teeth , enamel paint
The aim of this paper was to histologically present and analyze a cyst in the pulp of an intact human immature tooth as a rare case in dental practice. The cyst was discovered in the left upper first premolar of a 9 year old following tooth extraction for orthodontic reasons. Presence of this cyst in an immature tooth may impair the pulp integrity and the tooth on the whole, so early and adequate diagnosis is essential