Abstract
This paper describes the case of a 6-year-old boy who presented with an asymptomatic large unilateral dentigerous cyst related to an unerupted/6. It was marsupialized under general anaesthetic, and subsequently resolved rapidly. The pathogenesis and aetiology of dentigerous cysts is discussed, together with alternative treatment modalities. This paper illustrates that a conservative surgical approach to the management of a dentigerous cyst in a child can be very successful. By preserving the associated permanent tooth, marsupialization minimizes any disruption to future dental development.