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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 |
