title: Rapid cystic involvement of a lower third molar.
abstract: Cystic change can occur in association with partially and unerupted lower third molars. This case report describes an inflammatory paradental cyst which developed over a relatively short period of time and presented with acute symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, Edinburgh Dental Institute.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Waller
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Malden
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D010509:Periodontal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging