Multiple dentigerous cysts.

Area of Science:

• Dentigerous cysts
• Oral pathology
• Odontogenic cysts

Background:

• Dentigerous cysts are common odontogenic cysts, frequently associated with impacted mandibular third molars.
• Bilateral dentigerous cysts typically indicate an underlying developmental syndrome or systemic disease.
• The occurrence of bilateral dentigerous cysts without a syndrome is exceptionally rare, with limited case reports.

Observation:

• This report details an extremely rare case of multiple dentigerous cysts.
• The cysts involved all four quadrants of the jaws.
• Notably, this presentation occurred in the absence of any identifiable syndrome or systemic disease.

Findings:

• This case represents the first reported instance of multiple dentigerous cysts affecting all four jaw quadrants.
• The findings challenge the typical association of bilateral dentigerous cysts with systemic conditions.
• The study highlights the potential for dentigerous cysts to present multifocally without syndromic correlation.

Implications:

• This case expands the known clinical spectrum of dentigerous cysts.
• It suggests that clinicians should consider multifocal dentigerous cysts even without syndromic features.
• Further research is warranted to understand the etiology of non-syndromic multiple dentigerous cysts.