Bilateral dentigerous cysts in a dog

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Dentistry
• Oral Pathology

Background:

• Dentigerous cysts are benign odontogenic cysts.
• They arise secondary to embedded or impacted teeth.
• Undiagnosed cysts can lead to significant bony and dental destruction.

Observation:

• This case report details a dog with bilateral impacted mandibular canine teeth.
• Secondary dentigerous cyst formation was present in both impacted teeth.
• Intraoral dental radiographs were crucial for diagnosis.

Findings:

• Successful surgical management of the dentigerous cysts was achieved.
• The impacted teeth were surgically removed.
• Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of dentigerous cysts.

Implications:

• This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention for dentigerous cysts in veterinary medicine.
• Prompt management prevents severe dental and mandibular complications.
• Veterinary dentists should be vigilant for impacted teeth and potential cyst development.