Open AccessDentigerous cyst in primary dentition: A case report
Author(s) -
Sachin Passi,
Krishan Gauba,
Archna Agnihotri,
Reena Sharma
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.44035
Subject(s) - dentigerous cyst , dentition , medicine , odontogenic cyst , cyst , dentistry , crown (dentistry) , exacerbation , permanent dentition , orthodontics , pathology , immunology
Dentigerous cyst is a developmental odontogenic cyst, which apparently develops by accumulation of fluid between the reduced enamel epithelium and the tooth crown of an unerupted tooth. There is usually no pain or discomfort associated with the cyst unless there is acute inflammatory exacerbation. Management of dentigerous cyst in primary dentition needs special consideration regarding the preservation of the developing permanent tooth buds. Here, we report a case of dentigerous cyst in primary dentition in a 10-year-old male patient and its management.