Abstract

RODRIGUEZ ROMERO, F.J.; CERVINO FERRADANES, S.  and  MURIEL CUETO, P.. Dentigerous cyst associated with mesiodens: a case report, literature review and differential diagnostic. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2011, vol.27, n.6, pp.289-299. ISSN 2340-3152.

Dentigerous cyst is one of the most prevalent types of odontogenic cyst and is associated with crown of an unerupted or developing tooth. Dentigerous cysts associated with supernumerary teeth are rare and estimated to constitute 5-6% of all dentigerous cysts. The vast majority, about 90%, are associated with a maxillary mesiodens. The purpose of this article to report the case of an 14-year-old a teenager with a dentigerous cyst associated with an impacted anterior maxillary supernumerary tooth, its dental management and literature review.

Keywords : Dentigerous cyst; supernumerary teeth; mesiodens.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )