The pathologist should first understand cystic odontogenic lesions from the perspective of the oral surgeon and dentist. As an example, an impacted third molar is seen on the radiograph in Figure 1.

Odontogenic tumours and cysts derive from tissues involved in tooth development and exhibit a wide spectrum of clinical, radiological and histopathological features. These lesions range from benign ...

All 16 patients suffered from pre-existing conditions, some of which may have contributed as predisposing factors to odontogenic abscesses and a systemic inflammatory reaction. These include, for ...

Odontogenic cutaneous fistula is a rare extraoral path of chronic dental infection caused by an untreated tooth. 1 – 3 It is more common among middle-aged and older adults and women. 3 Most cases ...

What Is a Dentigerous Cyst? A dentigerous cyst, also called a follicular cyst, is the second most common type of jaw (odontogenic) cyst. It's a fluid-filled sac that develops in your jawbone over a ...

Many types of tumors and cysts can form in your jaw. Most types are rare. Tumors are solid masses that can be cancerous or noncancerous. Cysts are sacs that contain liquid or air. Most tumors or cysts ...

The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) and international researchers have developed a deep learning model that aims to revolutionize dentistry, with the capability to ...

Your dentist has delivered the bad news: You need wisdom teeth removal surgery, a procedure that no one looks forward to having. Science X Daily and the Weekly Email Newsletter are free features that ...

Background: More than 90% of all infections in the head and neck region can be traced back to an odontogenic origin. In rare cases they can lead to sepsis, which may pose a vital threat to the patient ...

A 42-year-old woman presented with subacute swelling and pain on the right side of her chin. On examination, there was an area of skin dimpling with overlying scab on the chin and a discolored righ ...