What are Odontogenic Cysts?

An orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst and cartilaginous nodule, b mature hyaline cartilage, c well-developed granular cell layer, d cartilagious metaplasia in periodontal ligament (Hematoxylin-Eosin. a, 40×; b, 100×; c and d, 200×).Orthokeratinized odontogenic cyst of the mandible with heterotopic cartilage. Ide F, Saito I, Horie N, Shimoyama T - Head and neck pathology (2009). Not Altered. CC.

Odontogenic Cysts are a group of jaw cysts that are formed from tissues involved in odontogenesis (tooth development).

Inflammatory Odontogenic Cysts include:

Paradental cyst
Periapical cyst
Residual cyst

Developmental cysts include:

A calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst (Gorlin Cyst)
Dentigerous cysts
Eruption cyst
Gingival cyst of adult
Gingival cyst of newborn
Glandular odontogenic cyst
Lateral periodontal cyst
Odontogenic keratocysts

Odontogenic Cysts

Last updated on May 23, 2022