Dentigerous Cyst in a Pediatric Patient — A Case Report
Julio César Chi Rivas1*, Milagros Moreno Álvarez2, Alsen Alonso del Rio3
1General Dentist, Medical Science University, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
2General Dentist, I Grade Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Science University, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
3General Dentist, I Grade Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical Science University, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
*Corresponding Author: Julio Cesar Chi Rivas, General Dentist, Medical Science University, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOADE.2025.06.010
Received: April 12, 2025
Published: April 25, 2025
Citation: Rivas JCC, Alvarez MM, del Rio AA. Dentigerous Cyst in a Pediatric Patient — A Case Report. SVOA Dentistry 2025, 6:2, 65-68. doi: 10.58624/SVOADE.2025.06.010
Abstract
Dentigerous cysts are developmental odontogenic lesions that frequently occur in the retromolar region of the mandible. This paper describes the clinical case of a 9-year-old pediatric patient who presented with an enlarged left mandibular region. The diagnosis was made by clinical examination and panoramic radiograph, which revealed a radiolucent lesion associated with the mandibular left second molar. Treatment consisted of surgical excision of the affected molars, cavity cleaning, and application of platelet-rich fibrin. The postoperative course was favorable, with no signs of recurrence or complications. The study highlights the importance of early diagnosis and the use of biomaterials such as platelet-rich fibrin to optimize bone healing.
Keywords: Dentigerous Cyst; Pediatric Patient; Salivary Glands; Case Report
