Dentigerous cysts associated with supernumerary teeth

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1988 Apr;17(2):100-2. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(88)80159-0.

Abstract

Dentigerous cysts associated with supernumerary teeth are rare and estimated to constitute 5-6% of all dentigerous cysts. They resemble the usual dentigerous cysts in terms of sex predilection and age distribution. The vast majority, about 90%, are associated with a maxillary mesiodens. The literature is reviewed and 6 additional cases reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Dentigerous Cyst / complications*
  • Dentigerous Cyst / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Diseases / complications*
  • Maxillary Diseases / pathology
  • Tooth, Supernumerary / complications*
  • Tooth, Supernumerary / pathology