Management of Dentigerous Cyst in Children and Adolescents

Abstract

Background: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of marsupilization of dentigerous cyst in children and adolescents as a line of treatment and its role in involved teeth preservation, during the last three years in maxillofacial department, King Fahd specialist hospital, Qassim, Saudia Arabia. Methods: twelve patients with dentigerous cysts were included in this study, 7 males and 5 females. Age range was 9 – 15 years old. Follow up to one-year postoperatively, early and late radiological evaluation. Followed by orthodontic alignment of teeth if needed. Results: Marsupialization (decompression) is a reliable technique for management of dentigerous cysts in children and adolescents for cyst healing and involved tooth preservation, but it needs long periods of follow up, cooperative patient and sometimes orthodontic work up. Conclusions: Marsupialization of dentigerous cyst should be considered in children and young adults, especially in large cysts and when tooth preservation is desirable.