Dentigerous Cyst

Synonyms

Cyst, Dentigerous

Cysts, Dentigerous

Dentigerous Cysts

Most common follicular odontogenic cyst. Occurs in relation to a partially erupted or unerupted tooth with at least the crown of the tooth to which the cyst is attached protruding into the cystic cavity. May give rise to an ameloblastoma and, in rare instances, undergo malignant transformation.