title: Median mandibular lateral periodontal cyst.
abstract: The lateral periodontal cyst is a developmental odontogenic cyst associated with the lateral root surfaces of teeth. It is treated by surgical enucleation and diagnosed on the basis of clinical, radiographic, and histologic findings. This article is a case report of the surgical treatment of a lateral periodontal cyst in a unique mandibular midline location. The preoperative history and postoperative recall examinations cover an 8-year period.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: DiFiore
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Hartwell
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010509:Periodontal Cyst / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology