title: Pericoronal radiolucencies with and without radiopacities.
abstract: Pericoronal radiolucencies are common entities of the jaws that account for about 15% to 20% of all biopsy specimens. They are usually slow-growing, benign entities that involve odontogenic epithelium and the crown of a nonerupting tooth. Many lesions develop early in life and are detected during routine radiographic examination. Others are found in later years when a patient presents with a slow-growing swelling. The dentist is often the first provider to encounter these conditions. Thus, he or she must be familiar with their appearance and understand the proper management required.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Health Science, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Bean
mesh_terms: D003795:Dental Sac / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003803:Dentigerous Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011861:Radiography, Dental