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Dentigerous Cysts – What Are the Risks and How to Tackle Them?

Abby Norman
Last updated: March 24, 2022 7:05 pm
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Dentigerous cysts are common among people in the age bracket of ten to thirty years. Such cysts specifically impact the third molars and maxillary canines. These cysts do not have any symptoms and stem from partially erupted teeth. However, failing to address such cysts can lead to tooth loss and infections.

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What Is It?The SymptomsCauses of Dentigerous CystDiagnosisTreatmentConcerns

This article highlights the various aspects of dentigerous cysts and the treatment methodologies in use. It is crucial to keep a tab of the risk associated with the complications if the condition goes untreated.

What Is It?

A dentigerous cyst is the formation of a fluid-filled sac over a partially erupted or unerupted tooth. The impacted tooth develops a dentigerous cyst when fluid accumulates between the outer layer of enamel and its crown.

The impacted tooth is stuck in your gum and does not emerge properly. Under such a circumstance, an impacted tooth is either fully or partially covered by soft tissues, bones, or both. The tissues surrounding the crown during the tooth development or dental follicle remain in place until the tooth erupts fully.

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This kind of cyst leads to the dilation of the dental follicle, and it becomes broad. The resultant outcome is the prevention of tooth from the eruption. Approximately 24% of all jaw cysts are due to dentigerous cysts.

The Symptoms

In the nascent stage, a dentigerous cyst does not have any symptoms. However, if the cyst becomes swollen, then a person can experience the following symptoms:

  • Tooth sensitivity
  • Displaced tooth
  • Swelling
  • A visible small bump at the location of tooth eruption

The alignment of teeth, nerves, and mouth structures can get disturbed due to a growing dentigerous cyst. This phenomenon necessitates early addressing such a condition to avoid any detrimental impact on the jawline.

Causes of Dentigerous Cyst

The fluid buildup over an impacted tooth can happen due to numerous reasons. Scientists and the medical community are still conducting tests to identify the causes for such a fluid buildup.

The impacted tooth can stay rooted in a person’s jawbone or gum tissue for an unusually prolonged time. Such a condition can alleviate the chances of dentigerous cyst development. The longer a person ignores an impacted tooth, the higher the chances of developing a dentigerous cyst. Therefore, the need for early diagnosis via regular dental checkups is critical.

Diagnosis

The absence of symptoms for a dentigerous cyst makes it harder to diagnose. A dental care professional can identify such a cyst with the help of an X-ray. Imaging your tissues, bones, and teeth via X-ray’s ionizing radiation can help detect the cyst.

Oral diseases and dental problems act as a silent epidemic affecting the neediest citizens of our society, i.e., the children. Michigan government data suggests that this condition is profound among children from low-income, ethnic, and racial minority groups.

The lack of preventive dental care is a concern area in Michigan City. Opting for renewable and preventive dental care can help change such a situation. Several world-class restorative services help take care of both inward and outward health.

If you are in the Michigan area, you can consider the services offered by DGY Dentistry. Such services have a reputation of a compassionate and comfortable approach to providing an appropriate solution with the maintenance of your outward appearance.

Understanding the reasons for the non-eruption of a tooth is essential for our dental practitioner to provide you with an apt solution. The state-of-the-art facilities of these dental clinics help identify the cause of a dentigerous cyst.

Treatment

A few cases of dentigerous cyst require surgery to treat the condition. It is a simple procedure, and you should not worry about it much if your dentist recommends the same. A dentist removes the affected tissues and the tooth to resolve the complications.

Cysts that have a larger size undergo ‘marsupialization’ treatment. A surgeon makes a hole in the cyst and takes out the liquid during this treatment. After the procedure, the surgeon stitches the edges of the cyst to keep it open and reduce further cyst growth.

Concerns

  • Failing to have a proper treatment for a dentigerous cyst can lead to the spread of infection along with pain. 
  • Mouth structure can change over time if the cyst continues to expand.
  • A sensation of prickling and tingling can develop over time.
  • Dentigerous cysts can lead to a rare benign jaw tumor formation. 

So, if a person can receive apt treatment for a dentigerous cyst, they have a better outlook. However, failing to tackle these cysts during their early stages can deteriorate the oral condition.

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My name is Abby Norman and I am a healthcare blogger. With over 10 years of experience in the medical field, I have developed a passion for helping others understand the complexities of healthcare.

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