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Radicular Cyst in the Lower Right Primary Tooth and Its Management: A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Radicular cysts are the most common inflammatory odontogenic cysts but are relatively uncommon in the primary dentition. When present, they may cause significant destruction and adversely affect the eruption of permanent teeth. A 6‐year‐old boy presented with painful swelling in the right mandibular buccal region. Radiographic examination revealed a large, well‐defined unilocular radiolucency associated with the right primary second mandibular molar, previously treated with pulpectomy. The affected tooth was extracted, and the cystic lesion was completely enucleated. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a radicular cyst. Early recognition and surgical management of radicular cysts in primary teeth are crucial to prevent damage to developing permanent dentition. Long‐term follow‐up in this case demonstrated satisfactory bone healing and normal eruption of the permanent teeth.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72376

Authors: Fahimeh Anbari, Hamid Reza Khalighi, Fatemeh Mashhadiabbas, Zahra Yazdani, Amirmohammad Salamatmanesh

Institutions: Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Language: English

Topic: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820