Abstract
A dentigerous cyst is the most common of the developmental cysts of the jaws and is the second most diagnosed cyst in the oral cavity. It is an odontogenic cyst associated with the crown of an unerupted (or partially erupted) tooth. Its pathogenesis is not completely clear. The treatment options for these cysts are decompression, marsupialization, and enucleation. In this case report, a 14-year-old girl showed a radiolucent lesion associated with the crown of the lower left third molar, extending to the distal root of the second lower left molar. This radiographic finding was obtained while planning her orthodontic treatment. The treatment of choice was cyst enucleation, removal of the 38, and orthodontic extrusion of the 37. The tissue collected was sent for histopathological examination. A regular and periodical follow-up shows complete healing of the surgical site and normal positioning of the second lower left molar.
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