Cysts associated with long-standing impacted third molars

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1993 Apr;22(2):110-2. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(05)80814-8.

Abstract

Three patients are described in whom large cysts developed around third molars that had purposely been left in place. The cases presented emphasize the need for an adequate prospective study to evaluate the long-term morbidity of asymptomatic third molars that are left in place.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dentigerous Cyst / complications*
  • Dentigerous Cyst / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Diseases / complications*
  • Mandibular Diseases / pathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Molar, Third / pathology*
  • Odontogenic Cysts / complications
  • Odontogenic Cysts / pathology
  • Tooth, Impacted / complications*