Dentigerous Cyst - a Case Report

Dentigerous cysts are most common cystic lesions of jaws. It is most prevalent odontogenic cyst associated with an erupted or developing tooth, particularly mandibular 3rd molar. Other teeth that are commonly affected are maxillary canine, maxillary 3rd molars, canines and central incisors. Radiologically cyst appears as ovoid well demarcated unilocular, radiolusency with a sclerotic border. In the present case dentigerous cyst involving unerrupted left mandibular canine tooth. Clinical and radio graphical findings suggestive of dentigerous cyst which is confirmed by histopathological examination. Careful evaluations of history clinical and radiological findings help the clinician for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.