Pseudocyst In this article, we will discuss briefly the types of Pseudocysts that effect the jaws, the clinical pictures, radiographic appearance and treatment. If intrested in the other types of cysts of the Jaw, please click the the following links: Cysts of the Jaw – Odontogenic Cysts. Cysts of the Jaw – Nonodontogenic Cysts. [divider scroll_text=””] Aneurysmal Bone cyst Features It is called Psuedocysts because they appear Radiographically as cyst-like lesion but microscopically exhibit no epithelial lining. It may occur alone or associated with other disorders of bone. Benign lesion; in maxilla , mandible or any other bones. It is…
Author: Mohammed AlShanbari
Mohammed AlShanbari
Dentist and Guest Author on OziDent. He earned his BDS in 2011 from Ibn Sina College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with honors. Currently working as a Demonstrator in Umm al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. His Goal is to be a Maxillofacial surgeon. In His Free time he enjoys Photography and Trying different Cuisine.
Nonodontogenic Cysts In this article, we will write about the different types of nonodontogenic cysts, its special features, diagnosis and proper management and treatment. To read about more about other types of cysts of the jaw: Cysts of the Jaw – Odontogenic Cysts. Cysts of the Jaw – Nonodontogenic Cysts. [divider scroll_text=””] Nasopalatine cyst Other Names Nasopalatine canal cyst, Incisive canal cyst, Nasopalatine cyst, Median palatine cyst, Median anterior maxillary cyst Definition Is a developmental cyst derived from embryonic epithelial remanants of the nasopalatine duct. It usually contains a primitive organ of smell and both nasopalatine vessels and nerves. Clinical Features It occurs…
Odontogenic Cysts In this article, we will write about the different types of odontogenic cysts, its special features, diagnosis and proper management and treatment. To read about the other Type of cysts of the Jaw: Cysts of the Jaw – Nonodontogenic Cysts Cysts of the jaw – Pseudocyst Radicular cyst Other Names Periapical cyst, apical periodontal cyst, or dental cyst. Features Most common. Inflammatory cyst because in the majority of cases it is a consequence to pulpal necrosis with an associated periapical inflammatory response. ( Rests of Malassez ) Related to the apex of non vital tooth or related to…
Cysts of the Jaw In This Article, we explain the definition of Cysts, its appearance radiologically, etiology, general classification and types. Definition Cysts is a fluid-filled epithelial-lined pathological cavities in the jaws bones and soft tissue of the face, floor of the mouth and the neck. It may cause either intraoral or extraoral swellings that may clinically resemble a benign tumor. [divider scroll_text=””] Radiology of the cysts Classically cyst appears as a well defined radiolucent area circumscribed by a radiopaque margin. Most cysts are unilocular , however keratocyst usually has a multilocular appearance. Cysts usually do not cause resorption of the…