Spontaneous regression of a radiolucency associated with an ectopic mandibular third molar

被引:10
作者
Adams, AM
Walton, AG
机构
[1] Dental School and Hospital, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
[2] Department of Oral Pathology, Dental School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4BW, Framlington Place
关键词
dentigerous cyst; bone regeneration; bone cysts;
D O I
10.1259/dmfr.25.3.9084266
中图分类号
R78 [口腔科学];
学科分类号
1003 ;
摘要
A dentigerous cyst is the most common cause of a pericoronal radiolucency involving an impacted mandibular third molar. Spontaneous regression of such a lucency is reported in a patient who failed to attend for surgical enucleation. Factors promoting bony healing of cysts are discussed with reference to previous case reports. (C) 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd for IADMFR.
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