Abstract
Dentigerous cysts are the second most common odontogenic cysts after radicular cysts, accounting for approximately 24% of all true cysts in the jaws. Their frequency in the general population has been estimated at 1.44 cysts for every 100 unerupted teeth. Data from numerous prevalence studies carried out on odontogenic cysts worldwide reveal that the mean age of occurrence for dentigerous cyst is second and third decade. The number of cases reported in older age group is very less. We report a case of dentigerous cyst in 52-year old male patient associated with an impacted supernumerary tooth, an extremely unusual age group for a dentigerous cyst. Moreover a brief description regarding the pathogenesis of the dentigerous cyst is also explained in this presentation.
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