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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 109, No 4, 612-613.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 109, Issue 4, 612-613
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Case Reports

A well-defined coronal radiolucent area involving an impacted third molar



RM Craig, WB Wescott, and RW Correll

The dentigerous cyst is the most common developmental odontogenic cyst and appears as an asymptomatic, well-defined radiolucent area surrounding the crown of an impacted tooth. Because of potential serious complications, lesions that are consistent radiographically with a dentigerous cyst should be totally removed and examined microscopically to establish a definitive diagnosis.




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