22 Questions
Which type of cyst is the botryoid odontogenic cyst?
A polycystic variant of lateral periodontal cyst
What is the clinical appearance of the gingival cyst of the newborn (Bohn's nodules)?
Multiple white nodules
What is the treatment for gingival cyst of the newborn (Bohn's nodules)?
No treatment is required because these cysts rupture spontaneously
Which cyst arises from dental lamina rests?
Developmental gingival cyst of adults
What are the radiographic features of the lateral periodontal cyst?
Small unilocular, teardrop-shaped radiolucent area
What is the usual color of an eruption hematoma?
Blue to purple
What is the usual treatment for an eruption cyst if the tooth does not erupt spontaneously?
Simple excision of the roof of the cyst
What are the histopathologic features of the botryoid odontogenic cyst?
Thin non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium with clusters of clear cells
What is the usual site for the lateral periodontal cyst?
Mandible, usually anterior to molars
What is the main characteristic of developmental gingival cyst of adults on radiographic examination?
Negative x-ray with small radiolucent area and thin sclerotic margin
What is the usual size of a lateral periodontal cyst?
Not more than 1cm in diameter
What is the main characteristic feature of a residual cyst on radiographic examination?
Multilocular radiolucent area with thick sclerotic margin
What is the most common type of cystic lesion of the jaws?
Radicular cysts
Which type of cyst is characterized by an absence of an epithelial lining?
Pseudocysts
Where are cysts more common than in any other bone?
Jaws
What is the defining feature of a pseudocyst?
It lacks an epithelial lining
Which type of cyst is associated with the development of teeth?
Radicular cysts
What is the main component of odontogenic keratocysts?
Keratin
Which type of cyst is lined by an enamel organ?
Dentigerous cysts
"Aneurysmal bone cysts" are characterized by what type of content?
"Aneurysmal" spaces filled with blood
"Lateral periodontal cysts" are mainly found in which region?
"Mandibular" posterior region
"Nasopalatine duct cysts" are commonly located in which area?
"Maxillary" anterior region
This quiz covers the radiological and histopathological features of common odontogenic cystic lesions of the jaws, with a focus on understanding radicular cysts as the most common of all cystic lesions of the jaws.
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