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The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...

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Dentigerous cyst associated with multiple mesiodens: a case report.

A D Dinkar¹, A A Dawasaz, S Shenoy

¹Department of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Goa, India.

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

|April 26, 2007

Summary

This study presents a rare case of a dentigerous cyst linked to multiple mesiodens (supernumerary teeth) in a young female. This highlights an unusual presentation of developmental odontogenic cysts involving extra teeth.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral Pathology
Developmental Biology

Background:

Dentigerous cysts are developmental odontogenic cysts forming around unerupted teeth.
They typically involve permanent dentition (95%) and rarely supernumerary teeth (5%).
Clinical presentation usually occurs within the first four decades of life.

Observation:

A rare case involved a 14-year-old female patient.
The patient presented with a dentigerous cyst associated with multiple mesiodens.
Mesiodens are supernumerary teeth located between the maxillary central incisors.

Findings:

This case represents an unusual association of a dentigerous cyst with multiple supernumerary teeth.
The patient's age and the presence of multiple mesiodens are atypical for this condition.
Radiographic and clinical examination confirmed the diagnosis.

Implications:

This case broadens the understanding of dentigerous cyst etiology and presentation.
It underscores the importance of considering supernumerary teeth in the differential diagnosis of odontogenic cysts.
Early diagnosis and management are crucial for preventing complications.