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Dentigerous cyst of inflammatory origin: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: To document a case of a dentigerous cyst of inflammatory origin which developed due to periapical infection from a grossly carious deciduous tooth. An 11-year-old male patient presented with a 4-month history of swelling within the right mandible. Radiological examination showed a cystic lesion in association with an impacted, displaced tooth 44 with an overlying carious 85. Marked expansion of the buccal bone was noted.

Source: South African Dental Journal

DOI: 10.17159/sadj.v79i06.18495

Authors: BK Bunn, P Gwengu, S Mudau

Institution: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Language: English

Topic: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402415616

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