Role of volumetric three-dimensional computed tomography in guiding the treatment of a dentigerous cyst associated with a mesiodens, approaching the nasal cavity

Chetna Arora; Rohit Bahri; Varun Kapoor; Samrity Paul

doi:10.4103/2278-9626.112326

European Journal of General Dentistry, Table of Contents

CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · European Journal of General Dentistry 2013; 2(02): 187-190
DOI: 10.4103/2278-9626.112326

Case Report

Role of volumetric three-dimensional computed tomography in guiding the treatment of a dentigerous cyst associated with a mesiodens, approaching the nasal cavity

Chetna Arora

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Swami Devi Dayal Dental College, Panchkula, Haryana, India

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Rohit Bahri

²Department of Orthodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Chandigarh, India

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Varun Kapoor

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Swami Devi Dayal Dental College, Panchkula, Haryana, India

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Samrity Paul

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Swami Devi Dayal Dental College, Panchkula, Haryana, India

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Abstract

This is a case report highlighting the role of volumetric three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) in the treatment of a dentigerous cyst (DC) associated with a mesiodens approaching the nasal cavity. The incidence and histopathogenesis of DC associated with mesiodens have been discussed. The advantages of volumetric multi-slice light speed 3D-CT imaging over alternative CT imaging techniques have also been discussed.

Keywords

Dentigerous cyst - mesiodens - three-dimensional computed tomography

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