Abstract :
Dentigerous cyst is normally associated with crown of an unerupted or developing tooth and is one of
the most common odontogenic cyst. It is more commonly seen in association with mandibular third
molar and maxillary canine. Dentigerous cyst generally occurs in second or third decades of life. Its
association with incisors are rare entity. Dentigerous cyst usually includes a tooth which can not complete
the eruption process and involves the crown by the fluid accumulation in between the layers of enamel
organ. The treatment modalities for dentigerous cyst are marsupialization or enucleation and depends upon
the involved structures.
Here we report a case of dentigerous cyst associated with permanent mandibular lateral incisor. It was
enucleated along with the lingually erupted lateral incisor. There was no recurrence observed after one year
follow up.
Keyword :
Dentigerous cyst, Odontogenic cyst, Lateral incisor, Marsupialization, Enucleation.