Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Dentigerous cyst in a dog.

H B Lobprise1, R B Wiggs

  • 1Dallas Dental Service Animal Clinic, TX 75251.

Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Dentigerous cysts are rare, aggressive lesions originating from the dental follicle. This case details the surgical management of a dentigerous cyst in a dog's mandible.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Use of a periodontal resective procedure (proximal wedge technique) for treating gingival and periodontal pockets of mandibular canine teeth in dogs.

The Journal of small animal practice·2025
Same author

Comparison of two heated gutta percha and sealer obturation techniques in canine teeth of dogs.

Journal of veterinary dentistry·2002
Same author

Endodontic decisions based on clinical appearance.

Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2002
Same author

Feline immunodeficiency virus model to study human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome conditions.

Journal of endodontics·2001
Same author

Complicated periodontal disease.

Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2001
Same author

Treatment planning based on examination results.

Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2001

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Comparative Odontology

Background:

  • Dentigerous cysts are uncommon, tumor-like lesions originating from the dental follicle.
  • These odontogenic cysts present characteristic clinical and radiographic features.
  • They exhibit local invasiveness and aggressive behavior, necessitating prompt intervention.

Observation:

  • The case involved a dog with a dentigerous cyst located in the mandible.
  • The lesion arose from the cellular components of the developing dental follicle.
  • Classic clinical and radiographic findings were consistent with this diagnosis.

Findings:

  • The dentigerous cyst was diagnosed based on clinical and radiographic evidence.
  • Surgical management was deemed necessary due to the cyst's invasive nature.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The treatment involved the surgical excision of the cyst.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of recognizing and surgically managing dentigerous cysts in veterinary patients.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing aggressive local invasion.
    • Understanding the behavior of these odontogenic cysts aids in effective clinical decision-making.