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Ashwini Ramakrishna1, Pravin Lambade2
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Abstract:
Amongst the cysts of the jaw dentigerous cyst (DC) is one of the most prevalent types of odontogenic cysts, which is associated with the crown of an unerupted or developing tooth. DC is more commonly seen with mandibular third molar and maxillary canine and rarely other teeth are involved. These cysts seldom associate with supernumerary teeth. The purpose of this article is to describe a case of large dentigerous cyst associated with supernumerary teeth and an ectopic canine, which is a rare presentation along with its management.
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