Cysts in Dentistry

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What is a characteristic feature of a cyst?

It can only arise from blood vessels.
It is lined by epithelium. (correct)
It is always filled with solid material.
It cannot be classified.

Which type of cyst arises from odontogenic epithelial cells?

Non-odontogenic cysts
Odontogenic cysts (correct)
Pseudocysts
Inflammatory cysts

Which of the following is NOT classified as an odontogenic cyst?

Primordial cyst
Dentigerous cyst
Odontogenic keratocyst
Radicular cyst (correct)

Which cyst is specifically known to be associated with impacted teeth?

Dentigerous cyst (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes pseudocysts from true cysts?

Pseudocysts are not lined by epithelium. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Cysts are pathological cavities that can be filled with fluid or a semi-fluid material.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Pseudocysts are defined as cysts that are lined by epithelium.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Odontogenic cysts include conditions that arise from odontogenic epithelial cells.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The gingival cyst of adults is classified under developmental odontogenic cysts.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The primary type of cyst mentioned is a dentigerous cyst, which may be central, lateral, or circumferential.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between a true cyst and a pseudocyst?

A true cyst is lined by epithelium, whereas a pseudocyst is not. Signup and view all the answers

Name two types of inflammatory odontogenic cysts and briefly describe them.

Apical cysts and lateral cysts are two types; apical cysts occur at the root apex, while lateral cysts form along the lateral aspect of the tooth root. Signup and view all the answers

Identify two developmental odontogenic cysts and their significance.

Lateral developmental cysts and gingival cysts of adults are two examples; they are significant as they reflect normal developmental anomalies in the oral cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What are Bohn's nodules and how do they relate to gingival cysts?

Bohn's nodules are considered a form of gingival cysts in newborns, representing normal growths that can appear in the oral mucosa. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of a dentigerous cyst and its clinical relevance.

A dentigerous cyst is associated with the crown of an unerupted tooth and can be central, lateral, or circumferential, often requiring surgical intervention. Signup and view all the answers

A cyst is a pathological cavity lined by epithelium containing ______ or a semi-fluid material.

fluid Signup and view all the answers

Pseudocysts are characterized as cysts that are ______ lined by epithelium.

not Signup and view all the answers

Odontogenic cysts arise from ______ epithelial cells.

odontogenic Signup and view all the answers

The gingival cyst of newborn is sometimes referred to as ______ nodules.

Bohn's Signup and view all the answers

A dentigerous cyst can be classified as central, lateral, or ______.

circumferential Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of odontogenic cysts with their descriptions:

Apical cyst = Type of inflammatory cyst located at the tip of a tooth root Gingival cyst of newborn = Developmental cyst commonly known as Bohn's nodules Dentigerous cyst = Cyst associated with the crown of an unerupted tooth Odontogenic keratocyst = Cyst notable for its aggressive behavior and recurrence potential Signup and view all the answers

Match the following classifications of odontogenic cysts with their corresponding types:

Inflammatory cysts = Apical, lateral, and residual cysts Developmental cysts = Gingival cysts of adults and newborns Dentigerous cysts = Central, lateral, and circumferential types Primordial cyst = Cyst that arises where a tooth was never formed Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of inflammatory odontogenic cyst with its specific characteristic:

Lateral cyst = Cyst occurring along the lateral aspect of a tooth root Residual cyst = Cyst that remains after a tooth has been extracted Apical cyst = Cyst forming at the root apex due to pulpal necrosis Gingival cyst of adults = Cyst presenting in the gingiva of older individuals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cyst types to their features or associations:

Odontogenic keratocyst = High recurrence rate and aggressive behavior Gingival cyst of adults = Cyst associated with soft tissue gingival lesions Primordial cyst = Cyst that develops in the absence of a corresponding tooth Dentigerous cyst = Developmental cyst typically linked with unerupted teeth Signup and view all the answers

Match the cyst type with its appropriate category:

Periodontal cysts = Inflammatory cysts arising from periodontal tissue Gingival cyst of newborn = Developmental cyst present at birth Dentigerous cyst = Classified under odontogenic cysts linked with impacted teeth Primordial cyst = Odontogenic cyst classified under non-tooth-associated origins Signup and view all the answers

Which type of odontogenic cyst is characterized as being inflammatory and can be both apical and residual?

Periodontal cyst (C) Signup and view all the answers

A pseudocyst is lined by epithelium.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of developmental odontogenic cyst.

Lateral developmental cyst Signup and view all the answers

The ______ cyst is specifically associated with impacted teeth.

dentigerous Signup and view all the answers

Match the following odontogenic cysts with their classifications:

Lateral developmental cyst = Developmental Apical cyst = Inflammatory Gingival cyst of adults = Developmental Gingival cyst of newborn = Developmental Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Odontogenic cyst definition

Cysts arising from odontogenic (tooth-forming) epithelial cells.

Periodontal cyst types

Periodontal cysts can be inflammatory (apical, lateral, residual) or developmental (lateral, gingival cyst of adults, gingival cyst of newborn).