title: Dentigerous cyst after distraction osteogenesis of the mandible.
abstract: Damage to the dentition or tooth follicle is often cited as a potential complication of Distraction Osteogenesis (DO). The authors describe a case of a dentigerous cyst that developed following DO of the mandible. The possible histogenic mechanisms and the management are outlined. Understanding the causes of dentigerous cysts as well as the anatomy of the neonatal mandible may help avoid such a complication in the future.
authors.affiliation: The Centre for Craniofacial Care and Research, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Dylan John
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.forename: David K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.forename: George K B
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Sándor
authors.forename: Christopher R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Forrest
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003795:Dental Sac / Q000293:injuries*; D003803:Dentigerous Cyst / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008342:Mandibulofacial Dysostosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D008844:Micrognathism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000009:adverse effects*