Non-syndromic bilateral dentigerous cysts associated with permanent second premolars

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral Pathology
• Developmental Biology

Background:

• Dentigerous cysts are common developmental odontogenic cysts.
• Bilateral occurrence is rare and often linked to genetic syndromes.
• Previous reports primarily associate bilateral cysts with molars.

Observation:

• A case of bilateral dentigerous cysts in the mandibular permanent second premolars is presented.
• The patient exhibited no signs of basal cell nevus syndrome or cleidocranial dysplasia.
• This presentation is unusual as it affects premolars in a non-syndromic individual.

Findings:

• The study details a rare instance of bilateral dentigerous cysts.
• These cysts were specifically associated with mandibular permanent second premolars.
• The absence of syndromic features in the patient is a key finding.

Implications:

• This case expands the known clinical presentations of dentigerous cysts.
• It highlights the possibility of bilateral dentigerous cysts in premolars without associated syndromes.
• Further research may be needed to understand the etiology of non-syndromic bilateral dentigerous cysts in this location.