Clinical and Histopathological Study of Dentigerous Cyst Associated to Maxilar Lateral Tooth: Case Report

Abstract

The dentigerous cyst is one of the most common Odontogenic cysts involving the jaws, usually associated with the crown of a third molar or unerupted canine being in most unilateral lesions. The impaction of the incisor lateral maxillary permanent associated with dentigerous cyst is a rare entity and even more if it involves continuous dental crowns. Generally, affect between the second and third decade of life, its appearance in the first decade is still rare, representing only 9.1% of cases between 6 and 7 years. The purpose of this article is to describe the presence of impacted teeth associated with a large dentigerous cyst in the right jaw of an eight-year-old child with clinical and histopathological approach. Thorough evaluation of clinical history based on clinical, radiographic, and histopathological findings helps specialists to correctly diagnose and identify the etiological factors that lead to appropriate treatment.