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Rahul Mishra¹, Abhay Mani Tripathi², Monika Rathore³

¹Senior Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry Purvanchal Institute of Dental Sciences, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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This case report details a rare dentigerous cyst (developmental cyst of benign odontogenic origin) found in a 12-year-old female, associated with an impacted mandibular second premolar.

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Dentistry
Oral Pathology
Odontogenic Cysts

Background:

Dentigerous cysts, a common type of developmental odontogenic cyst, originate from the enamel organ and are typically associated with unerupted teeth.
They are the second most frequent cysts in the oral cavity, following radicular cysts.
While commonly linked to mandibular third molars, their occurrence with other teeth, like premolars, is less frequent.

Observation:

A rare case of a dentigerous cyst is presented in a 12-year-old female patient.
The cyst was associated with a horizontally impacted mandibular second premolar.
This presentation is unusual as dentigerous cysts involving impacted second premolars are infrequently documented.

Findings:

The study highlights a rare instance of a dentigerous cyst linked to an impacted mandibular second premolar.
This finding contributes to the limited literature on dentigerous cysts associated with premolars.
The case underscores the importance of considering less common presentations of odontogenic cysts.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of dentigerous cyst associations, particularly with impacted mandibular second premolars.
It emphasizes the need for thorough diagnostic evaluation in pediatric dentistry, even for seemingly common pathologies.
Further research into the etiology and prevalence of dentigerous cysts in atypical locations is warranted.