odontogenic cyst

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Odontogenic cyst (syn .: odontogenic cyst , maxillary cyst) - cavernous formation in the jaw that occurs when teeth pathology. Coated and filled with the yellowish liquid containing cholesterol crystals.

The most common radicular (root) cyst , which is formed as a result of chronic inflammation of periodontal and apical granuloma formation. Dystrophic changes in the granuloma give rise to small cavities therein, followed by forming a single cyst. Follicular (zubosoderzhaschaya) cyst develops from a tooth germ (follicle) Uncut (rare supernumerary) teeth as a result of infection. Education paradental (retromolar) cysts associated with chronic inflammation in congested eruption of the lower wisdom tooth. Primary cyst (keratokista) arises from the remnants zuboobrazovatelnoy plate as the malformation. Paradental and primary dental cysts are located in the corner of the branches of the lower jaw.

When small amounts of dental cyst clinically manifested and detected more often by accident X-ray examination of the jaw, held on another occasion. When infected cyst contents show signs of inflammation (redness, swelling, tenderness gums, signs of intoxication). Cyst of significant size constitutes a rounded protrusion on the alveolar bone by the vestibule of the mouth, which leads to swelling of the jaw body. When pressed on the thinned bone cyst on it flexes, while sometimes there is a characteristic crunch.

Complications include abscess, accompanied by periostitis of the jaw and fistula formation. Less commonly, there osteomyelitis, sinusitis , lymphadenitis .

Surgical treatment. Suppuration of the cysts require urgent intervention. Prevention includes regular oral care, timely treatment of diseases of deciduous and permanent teeth.