title: Jaw cysts: diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: The classification, embryology, histopathology, clinical features, and treatment of benign jaw cysts are presented. Emphasis is placed on the differentiation of benign cysts from malignant radiolucent lesions of the jaws. Preservation of adjacent teeth and over vital structures is of paramount importance in the management of jaw cysts.
mesh_terms: D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis; D003803:Dentigerous Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007570:Jaw Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007573:Jaw Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D009631:Nonodontogenic Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis; D010509:Periodontal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis