title: Infected paradental cysts in children: a clinicopathological study of 15 cases.
abstract: We report the clinical, radiographic and histological features of 15 paradental cysts of the first and second molars and recommend conservative surgical treatment. Twelve young patients were operated on for 15 paradental cysts of the first and second molars, and had conservative operations with partial preservation of the mandibular cortical bone. After 2 years there had been no recurrences. The differential diagnosis of paradental cyst was fundamental to allow the correct treatment and the early diagnosis of lesions on the opposite side. The maintenance of periodontal hygiene in the immediate and late postoperative periods was an aid to ensure complete remission of the lesions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Sciences and Surgery, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Lacaita
authors.forename: Saverio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Capodiferro
authors.forename: Gianfranco
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Favia
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Santarelli
authors.forename: Lorenzo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lo Muzio
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D010509:Periodontal Cyst / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000473:pathology