[A case report of multiple dentigerous cyst of mandible and review of literature].

[A case report of multiple dentigerous cyst of mandible and review of literature].
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue. 2019 Feb;28(1):110-112
Authors: Hu NN, Li YY, Wang JW, Hou ZJ, Yang XC
Abstract
Dentigerous cyst belongs to one kind of odontogenic cysts, and is also known as follicular cyst. After the formation of the crown or root of the tooth, liquid exudates between the residual enamel epithelium and the crown surface to form odontogenic cysts. Multiple odontogenic cysts are rare in the oral and maxillofacial regions, especially in different areas of the jaw. In this paper, we reported case with multiple odontogenic cysts and discussed its etiology,pathological classification,differential diagnosis and treatment.
PMID: 31081012 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Shanghai Journal of Stomatology - January 31, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Hu NN, Li YY, Wang JW, Hou ZJ, Yang XC Tags: Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue Source Type: research