Infected Dentigerous Cyst and its Conservative Management: A Report of Two Cases

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Dentistry
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Odontogenic Cysts

Background:

• Dentigerous cysts are common odontogenic cysts, often associated with unerupted teeth.
• These cysts can mimic other pathologies and may become infected.
• Conservative management is preferred in pediatric cases.

Observation:

• Two cases of infected dentigerous cysts in children are presented.
• Case 1: Female patient with cyst associated with tooth 45.
• Case 2: Male patient with cyst associated with tooth 35.

Findings:

• Both cases were successfully treated using the decompression technique.
• Decompression provided a conservative and effective management option.
• The technique helped in preserving the involved tooth and surrounding structures.

Implications:

• Decompression may be the most conservative and suitable method for managing dentigerous cysts in children.
• This approach highlights the importance of conservative treatments in pediatric dental care.
• Further studies could explore long-term outcomes of decompression for dentigerous cysts.