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  2. Periapical cyst - Wikipedia

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    Larger cysts may cause bone expansion or displace roots. Discoloration of the affected tooth may also occur. Patient will present negative results to electric and ice test of the affected tooth but will be sensitive to percussion. Surrounding gingival tissue may experience lymphadenopathy. The alveolar plate may exhibit crepitus when palpated.

  3. Cysts of the jaws - Wikipedia

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    Those are the bones with the highest prevalence of cysts in the human body, due to the abundant amount of epithelial remnants that can be left in the bones of the jaws. The enamel of teeth is formed from ectoderm (the precursor germ layer to skin and mucosa), and so remnants of epithelium can be left in the bone during odontogenesis (tooth ...

  4. Gingival cyst - Wikipedia

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    Gingival cyst, also known as Epstein's pearl, is a type of cysts of the jaws that originates from the dental lamina and is found in the mouth parts. It is a superficial cyst in the alveolar mucosa.

  5. Calcifying odontogenic cyst - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms include swelling in the mouth, both inside the bone, in the tooth bearing areas, and outside the bone, in the gingiva. When a COC is located in the maxilla, individuals might complain of nasal stiffness, epistaxis, and headache. Impacted or displaced teeth are often found due to COC. The diameter of the cyst ranges from 2 to 4 cm and ...

  6. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosis is by inspecting the gum tissue around the teeth both visually and with a probe and X-rays looking for bone loss around the teeth. [1] [11] Treatment involves good oral hygiene and regular professional teeth cleaning. [5] Recommended oral hygiene include daily brushing and flossing. [5]

  7. Epulis fissuratum - Wikipedia

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    Fibrous hyperplasia around a dental implant, caused by a broken denture clasp. [7] The cause is usually pressure from the flange of a denture which causes chronic irritation and a hyperplastic response in the soft tissues. [6] Women during pregnancy can also present with an epulis, which will resolve after birth.

  8. Epulis - Wikipedia

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    Epulis (Greek: ἐπουλίς; plural epulides) is any tumor-like enlargement (i.e. lump) situated on the gingival or alveolar mucosa. [1] [2] The word literally means "(growth) on the gingiva", [3] [4] and describes only the location of the mass and has no further implications on the nature of the lesion. [5]

  9. Dentigerous cyst - Wikipedia

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    The dentigerous cyst commonly involves a single tooth and rarely affects multiple teeth. The most frequently involved tooth is the mandibular third molar followed by the maxillary canine, but they may be associated with supernumerary or ectopic tooth. Any permanent tooth can be involved.

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