Radicular Cyst in Deciduous Molars: An Infrequent Condition

Abstract

Radicular cyst accounts for one of the most common odontogenic cysts of the jaw. However, its association with deciduous teeth is an infrequent phenomenon. The purpose of this article is to report a case of radicular cyst associated with non vital primary tooth. The treatment includes a conservative approach which is the technique of decompression following the extraction of the offending deciduous molar and preservation of the succedaneous tooth. Key words: case report, decompression, deciduous teeth, radicular cyst, stent