title: Large Dentigerous Cyst Associated to Maxillary Canine.
abstract: Dentigerous cysts are defined as a cyst originated by separation of the follicle of dental crown of a tooth unerupted. Although most dentigerous cysts are considered developmental cysts, some cases seem to have an inflammatory origin. The aim of this study was to show a case of an 8-year-old patient, male, presenting a lesion in maxilla with large proportions. Computed tomography scans showed a hypodense image, well-defined, associated to unerupted teeth. The case was treated by enucleation of the lesion under local anesthesia. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnostic suspicious of dentigerous cyst. Currently, 3-year follow-up period showed no signs of recurrence, and it was observed eruption of the teeth associated to the lesion. This case highlights the importance of the association between clinical and radiographic analysis together to the surgical findings, aiming the best treatment for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery and Integrated Clinic, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: João Paulo
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Bonardi
authors.forename: Pedro Henrique Silva
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Gomes-Ferreira
authors.forename: Leonardo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: de Freitas Silva
authors.forename: Gustavo Antonio Correa
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Momesso
authors.forename: Danila
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: de Oliveira
authors.forename: Sabrina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ferreira
authors.forename: Rodrigo Dos Santos
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: Francisley Ávila
authors.initials: FÁ
authors.lastname: Souza
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003481:Cuspid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003803:Dentigerous Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging