Year : 2015

Volume : Volume 5

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Charvi Gupta
g.charvi@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Radicular cysts are common odontogenic cysts. It involves the apex of carious tooth. It is also called a true cyst, since the lesion consists of pathologic cavity lined by epithelium and is often fluid filled. Radicular cyst which persists after or develops subsequent to extraction is termed as residual cyst. Cyst can be managed surgically and/or non-surgically. Choice of treatment depends on site and size of the cyst. The present case, characteristic radicular cyst, was successfully managed with root canal therapy (RCT) along with surgical enucleation.

Keywords: Radicular cyst, Surgical enucleation.