Dentigerous Cyst of Mandible: Literature Review and Case Report

Moitra PN and Kamble R

Published on: 2025-06-07

Abstract

A dentigerous cyst of the mandible is a rare entity in routine clinical practice. A dentigerous or follicular cyst is formed from the accumulation of fluid between the reduced enamel epithelium and the completely formed tooth crown or in the layers of the reduced enamel epithelium. Pulp necrosis is a commonly observed sequel in traumatised primary teeth and is one of the possible etiologic factors for the development of dentigerous teeth. These cysts are discovered unexpectedly on routine radiographic examination since DCs are asymptomatic unless after an infection. Decompression by simple marsupialization and extended follow-up are important roles in bone deposition and reduction of the cyst. Furthermore, surgical extraction can be performed non-traumatically for the cyst-associated tooth. One such case has been described in this report in which the treatment of choice was marsupialization along with extraction of the involved tooth.