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Maxillary dentigerous cyst in a cat.

Marco Antônio Gioso1, Vanessa Graciela Gomes Carvalho

  • 1Department of Surgery, Comparative Dental Laboratory of the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of São Paulo, Brazil. maggioso@usp.br

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A dentigerous cyst in a young Siamese cat was surgically treated by extracting the deciduous tooth and removing the cyst. The permanent canine tooth recovered well, showing normal development and function after six months.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology in Animals

Background:

  • Dentigerous cysts are developmental anomalies associated with unerupted teeth.
  • They can cause jaw expansion and displacement of adjacent teeth.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial in young animals.

Observation:

  • A 6-month-old Siamese cat presented with a dentigerous cyst in the right rostral maxilla impacting the maxillary right canine tooth.
  • The deciduous right canine tooth was extracted, and the cyst lining was surgically removed.
  • The permanent canine tooth, though not removed, became mobile post-surgery.

Findings:

  • Post-surgical follow-up at six months revealed successful resolution of the cyst.
  • The permanent maxillary right canine tooth demonstrated normal development and no mobility.

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  • Absence of periodontal pocket formation was noted, indicating healthy surrounding tissues.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the successful management of dentigerous cysts in young cats.
    • Conservative management of the permanent tooth, despite initial mobility, led to a favorable outcome.
    • Preservation of the permanent canine tooth is possible with appropriate surgical and post-operative care.