Dentigerous Cyst Associated With Supernumerary Teeth: A Report Of Three Cases
Published: June 1, 2010 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2010/.788
JOHN T , GUNA SHEKHAR M , KOSHY M
*Associate Professor, Faculty of Oral Medicine
and Maxillofacial Radiology, NTRUHS,AP, (India).
**Associate Professor, Faculty of Pediatric Dentistry, NTRUHS, AP,(India).
***Registrar Endodontist, Ministry of Health, Kuwait
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Dr. Tenny John
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Dentigerous cyst originates by the separation of the follicle from the crown of an unerupted tooth or a developing tooth bud. These cysts seldom associate with supernumerary teeth. The resorption of roots which are adjacent to a supernumerary tooth (mesiodens) or its cyst is a rare complication. The purpose of this article is to describe three rare cases of dentigerous cyst associated with supernumerary teeth and their complications and management.
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