Diagnosis and surgical management of radicular cyst in premaxilla: a case report

Abstract

Introduction: Radicular cysts are the most common odontogenic cyst, with a prevalence of approximately 60%. This lesion is usually observed by routine radiographs or presence of local swelling, but it is basically asymptomatic, with slow growth and it is associated with the root apex of a nonvital tooth, with a predilection for male individuals with ages ranging between the third and fourth decades of life. Its treatment can be surgical or not, varying according to the size and location of the lesion. Case report: A 66 year old female, with the presence of a radicular cyst in the anterior region of the maxilla, associated to the dental element 22 was evaluated. She was underwent surgical enucleation associated with local curettage for removal and proper diagnosis of the lesion, based on the anatomopathological analysis of the specimen. Final considerations: As it is a very common pathology in the jaws, it is pertinent that the professional knows its essential characteristics for the correct diagnosis, as well as the most appropriate treatments for each patient and that, although only endodontic treatment is an option, the absence of histological evaluation of the lesion restricts the correct diagnosis of this pathology.