Year : 2020

Volume : Volume 11

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Anurag Tripathi.
dr.anuragtripathi2008@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Residual cyst is inflammatory type odontogenic cyst which is persisting in periapical region after extraction of tooth due to incomplete removable of granulation tissues or cyst. Majority of residual cyst is slow growing, asymptomatic and usually discovered on routine radiographic examination of an edentulous area. Residual cysts show more predilection in males and they commonly affect the maxillary region. We are presenting a case of residual cyst in a 54 year male patient with a chief complain of painless swelling with pus discharge from maxillary right third molar region. Clinical and radiographic feature with differential diagnosis and treatment have been discussed.

Keywords: Residual Cyst, Odontogenic Cyst, Periapical, Maxilla, Edentulous Area.