Ameloblastoma

What is Ameloblastoma?

Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor that is nonfunctional, unicentric, intermittent in growth, anatomically benign and persistent. What is the Pathology of Ameloblastoma? The pathology of ameloblastoma is:  -Etiology: The cause of ameloblastoma is the remnants of the enamel organ or…
Adenomatoid Tumor

What is an Adenomatoid Tumor?

The adenomatoid tumor is a well-recognized slow-growing benign tumor derived from a complex system of the dental lamina or its remnants. What is the Pathology of an Adenomatoid Tumor? The pathology of adenomatoid tumor is:  -Etiology: The cause of the…
Odontogenic Tumors

What are Odontogenic Tumors?

Odontogenic tumors are a group of neoplastic growths that originate from the tissues responsible for tooth formation and the periodontal apparatus of the jaw. What are Odontomas? Odontomas are benign tumors linked to tooth development. Specifically, it is a dental…
Odontogenic Keratocysts

What is a Odontogenic Keratocysts?

Odontogenic keratocyst is the cyst arising from the cell rests of the dental lamina. It can occur anywhere in the jaw but is commonly seen in the posterior part of the mandible. What is the Pathology of Odontogenic Keratocyst? The…
Lateral Periodontal Cyst

What is a Lateral Periodontal Cyst?

A lateral periodontal cyst is a non-keratinized and non-inflammatory developmental cyst located adjacent or lateral to the root of a vital tooth What is the Pathology of Lateral Periodontal Cyst?                                                                               -Etiology: The cause of lateral periodontal cyst is from epithelial…
Glandular Odontogenic Cyst

What is a Glandular Odontogenic Cyst?

A glandular odontogenic cyst is a rare and uncommon jaw bone cyst of odontogenic origin. It is a cyst having an unpredictable, potentially aggressive behavior, and has the propensity to grow in large size with a relatively high recurrence rate.…
Gingival Cyst of a Newborn

What is a Gingival Cyst of a Newborn?

The gingival cyst of newborns is an oral mucosal lesion of transient nature. Although it is a very common lesion within 3 to 6 weeks of birth, it is very rare to visualize the lesion thereafter. Presented here is a…
Gingival Cyst of an Adult

What is a Gingival Cyst of an Adult?

Gingival cyst of an adult is a unique pathologic lesion of the oral cavity, typically localized in the mandibular canine and premolar region, appearing in adults in their fourth to fifth decades of life What is the Pathology of Gingival…
Eruption Cyst

What is an Eruption Cyst?

Eruption cysts are benign cysts that appear on the mucosa of a tooth shortly before its eruption.  What is the Pathology of Eruption Cysts? The pathology of eruption cyst is: -Etiology: The cause of eruption cyst is unknown. However, some…
Dentigerous Cyst

What is a Dentigerous Cyst?

Dentigerous cysts are a type of odontogenic cysts and generally occur in the ages of twenties or thirties. Dentigerous cyst always includes a tooth that cannot complete the eruption process and occurs around the crown by the fluid accumulation between…