Dentigerous Cyst

Comprehensive Case Study: Diagnosis and Management of a Dentigerous Cyst in the Mandibular Third Molar

Dentigerous Cyst

Full Dental Analysis and Diagnosis

Location

Typically found around the mandibular third molars or maxillary canines.
In this X-ray, the lesion appears surrounding the lower left third molar, expanding within the mandibular bone.

Radiographic Appearance

A well-defined unilocular radiolucency with a smooth, corticated border.
The cyst is attached to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) of the unerupted tooth.
Some surrounding bone resorption is visible due to cystic expansion.

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