Conservative Management of a Radicular Cyst Associated with a Primary Molar: A Case Report

Authors

  • Alina Rai College of Dental Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
  • Kabiraj Poudel Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Jumla, Nepal
  • Mamta Dali College of Dental Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
  • Bandana Koirala College of Dental Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnapd.v2i2.43909

Keywords:

Marsupialization, primary dentition, radicular cyst

Abstract

 Radicular cysts associated with deciduous teeth are rare findings and affect mostly the mandibular teeth. Pain or loosening of tooth, swelling of jaw is a common clinical findings. A 7-year-old boy presented to the department with complaint of pain and swelling in the left side of face since one month. Orthopantomogram revealed radiolucent lesion with respect to the lower left second primary molar. Extraction of the offending tooth was done followed by marsupialization. Cystic lining sent for histopathological examination confirmed radicular cyst. Early diagnosis and treatment of radicular cyst is quite essential to avoid harm to the adjacent teeth and other vital structures, not to miss the essence of impact on the tender growing mind and body.

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Author Biographies

Alina Rai, College of Dental Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

Post-graduate Resident, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

Kabiraj Poudel, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Jumla, Nepal

Consultant Pedodontist

Mamta Dali, College of Dental Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

Associate Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

Bandana Koirala, College of Dental Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

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Published

2021-12-31

How to Cite

Rai, A., Poudel, K., Dali, M., & Koirala, B. (2021). Conservative Management of a Radicular Cyst Associated with a Primary Molar: A Case Report. Journal of Nepalese Association of Pediatric Dentistry, 2(2), 74–77. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnapd.v2i2.43909

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Case Reports