Oral Surgery: Benign Cystic Lesions Quiz

Benign, non-cancerous cavity in the jawbone, often found below the inferior alveolar canal, typically in males over 40. It's not a cyst, but a developmental anomaly.

Arise from remnants of the dental lamina, often seen in adults in their 50s or 60s. They occur mainly in the mandible, often in the canine and premolar region.

Benign, non-cancerous cavity found below the inferior alveolar canal, often noticed during routine X-rays.

Arise from epithelial remnants of the dental lamina, often found on the gums of newborn infants. They usually disappear within a few months.

Arise from epithelial remnants of the dental lamina, seen in newborns.

Arise from remnants of the dental lamina, often seen in the attached gingiva or the interdental papilla. They are painless, slow-growing swellings, and often have a bluish hue.

Arise from epithelial remnants of the dental lamina, often seen along the mid-palatine raphe.

Arise from epithelial remnants of the dental lamina, often found on the buccal or lingual aspects of the dental ridges.

A fluid-filled swelling in the floor of the mouth, often caused by a blockage in the sublingual salivary gland.

A type of ranula that extends through the mylohyoid muscle into the submandibular region.

A type of cyst that forms from the epithelium and contains skin appendages like hair, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands.

A cyst lined by epithelium but doesn't have any skin appendages (like hair or glands).

The best treatment for a ranula is?

A common symptom of a dermoid cyst above the geniohyoid muscle is difficulty speaking and chewing.

A dermoid cyst below the geniohyoid muscle can cause a noticeable swelling in the area of the double chin.

The preferred treatment for dermoid cysts is?

Most cysts are discovered accidentally on radiographs before they become noticeably large.

A type of cyst that develops at the root of a tooth, often associated with a non-vital tooth.

A thin, fragile layer of bone that results from a cyst expanding and weakening the bone.

A cyst that develops around the crown of an impacted tooth, most commonly third molars.

A cystic lesion that is generally associated with expanding both cortical plates of the bone.

A cyst that lies close to the oral mucosa, causing a soft, fluid-filled sensation.

A type of radiographic image used to visualize cystic lesions in the maxillary sinus.

A radiographic method that provides a detailed 3-D image, useful for assessing large or complex cystic lesions.

A surgical procedure that creates a window in the cyst's wall, evacuates its contents, and reduces pressure, promoting shrinkage.

Performed in young children with developing teeth to avoid damage, elderly and weakened patients to reduce stress, and when proximity to vital structures is a concern.

A surgical technique that involves removing the entire cyst sac along with its contents.

Enucleation may harm developing teeth, pose a risk to vital structures, require extensive bone removal, and potentially affect tooth vitality.

Enucleation involves completely removing the cyst sac, while marsupialization just creates an opening for drainage.

Marsupialization provides a safer approach for larger cysts, prevents extensive bone removal, and does not risk jeopardizing tooth vitality.

Marsupialization is less invasive and preserves vital structures, making it a suitable option when enucleation is too risky.

Marsupialization may not fully eliminate the cyst and requires regular follow-up to monitor its progress.

An enlarging, non-cancerous sac-like structure developing from the dental follicle surrounding an impacted tooth.

Enlargement of the follicular space surrounding an impacted tooth, often affecting the whole or part of the tooth's crown.

More common than keratocysts, but less frequent than inflammatory cysts.

Usually affects individuals between the ages of 10 and 30.

Slightly more prevalent in males.

They occur more frequently in the lower jawbone (mandible) than the upper jawbone (maxilla).

Surgical removal, often involving enucleation (removing the cyst from its surrounding tissue) or, for more complex cases, a marginal resection (partial removal) of the bone.

Regular follow-up with a dentist is necessary to ensure the cyst does not return.

A type of cyst that arises from epithelial remnants trapped during the fusion of the palatine processes of the maxilla. Affects adults, mainly found in the hard palate, and can cause bone expansion if it grows large.

A cyst that forms from epithelial inclusions at the site where the maxillary process and globular process fuse. Often found between the lateral incisor and canine teeth in adults.

A cyst that develops as a result of incomplete enucleation of a periapical granuloma or cyst. It may enlarge after the tooth associated with it is extracted. Often seen in elderly patients.

A common type of cyst that occurs at the root of a tooth. Arises from inflammation at the apex of a nonvital tooth, usually causing radiolucency.

A cyst that expands from the lamina dura of the tooth, typically appearing as a round or ovoid radiolucency on X-rays. May be associated with pain, suppuration, and a discharging sinus tract.

A straw-colored or brownish fluid may be aspirated from this cyst, and cholesterol crystals may be present.

Removal of the cyst through surgical enucleation. Small cysts can be removed through the extraction socket.

A sign of potential infection. It may be a result of the cyst being infected.