title: Identifying a deciduous dentigerous cyst.
abstract: While the dentigerous cyst is not uncommon, its development as a result of an impacted deciduous tooth is rare. According to the authors' search, this case is only the fifth of its type reported in the dental literature. The authors review the presentation and treatment of a deciduous dentigerous cyst.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kings County/Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y., USA.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Boyczuk
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Berger
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Lazow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003803:Dentigerous Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000150:complications*