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Median mandibular lateral periodontal cyst.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|May 1, 1987
Summary
The lateral periodontal cyst, a rare developmental cyst, was surgically treated in a unique mandibular midline location. This case report details the successful 8-year follow-up of this unusual dental cyst.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- The lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) is a developmental odontogenic cyst.
- It typically occurs on the lateral root surfaces of teeth.
- Diagnosis relies on clinical, radiographic, and histologic evaluation.
Observation:
- This case report presents a unique instance of an LPC located in the mandibular midline.
- Surgical enucleation was the chosen treatment modality.
- The patient's history and follow-up extended over an 8-year period.
Findings:
- Histologic confirmation of the lateral periodontal cyst.
- Successful surgical enucleation without recurrence.
- Absence of complications during the 8-year follow-up period.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering atypical locations for lateral periodontal cysts.
- Demonstrates the long-term efficacy of surgical enucleation for LPCs.
- Provides valuable data for understanding the behavior of developmental odontogenic cysts.