An odontogenic cyst is a growth arising from tooth-forming tissues in the bones of the jaw (the mandible and maxilla). While most are benign (non-cancerous), some have the potential to become very large which can damage surrounding structures. What are the most common types of odontogenic cysts? Radicular cyst (periapical cyst): The most common type, …
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A radicular cyst, also known as a periapical cyst, is the most common type of odontogenic cyst. It typically develops at the apex (tip) of a tooth’s root. Usually, it’s associated with a non-vital (dead) tooth, often as a result of dental decay, trauma, or other factors leading to nerve death in the tooth. How …
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A dentigerous cyst is a noncancerous (benign), fluid-filled sac that forms around the crown of an unerupted tooth. An unerupted tooth is a tooth that remains inside the jawbone and has not come through the gum into the mouth. Dentigerous cysts are a type of odontogenic cyst, which means they develop from cells involved in …
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