Marsupialization of a Large Unilateral Mandibular Dentigerous Cyst in a 6-year-old Boy – A Case Report

From Volume 30, Issue 10, December 2003 | Pages 557-561

Authors

Terry A. Jones

BDS, MFGDP(UK), MFDS RCPS(Glasg.), GIBiol

Trust Grade Doctor (SHO level) in Paediatric Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Birmingham Children's Hospital

Articles by Terry A. Jones

Ronan J. Perry

BA(Hons), BDentSci, MFDS RCSI

Senior House Officer in Oral Surgery & Sedation, Birmingham Dental Hospital & School

Articles by Ronan J. Perry

M. J. C. Wake

FDS, FRCS

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Birmingham Children's Hospital

Articles by M. J. C. Wake

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.

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