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| Type: |
| Cyst |
| Key Features: |
| – Most common odontogenic cyst originating from epithelial remnants of periodontal ligament. – Radiolucency observed at apex of affected non-vital teeth. – Caused by inflammation due to pulpal necrosis. – Epithelial rests of Malassez encapsulate the lesion creating a true cyst. |
| Treatment: |
| Root canal, apicoectomy, or tooth extraction with curettage |
