title: Dentigerous cyst with inflammatory etiology from a deciduous predecessor--report of a case.
abstract: Dentigerous cysts arising from overlying infected predecessor teeth are very rare. This report describes one such case where extraction of the infected deciduous tooth with marsupialization led to the eruption of the premolar. Periodic radiographic evaluation is required to note and prevent recurrence and other serious complications arising from these cysts.
authors.affiliation: Dept of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, A.B. Shetty Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India.
authors.forename: N T
authors.initials: NT
authors.lastname: Prabhu
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rebecca
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Munshi
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D003803:Dentigerous Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000150:complications*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous