- periodontal cyst
- a cyst in the periodontal ligament and adjacent structures, usually at the apex (periapical c.), but sometimes along the lateral surfaces of the tooth (lateral periodontal c.).
Medical dictionary. 2011.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
Lateral periodontal cyst — The lateral periodontal cyst is a cyst that arises from the rest cells of the dental lamina. It is more common in middle aged adult males. Usually, there is no pain associated with it, and it usually appears as a unilocular radiolucency (dark… … Wikipedia
lateral periodontal cyst — a cyst of the lateral periodontal membrane of an erupted tooth, usually occurring in the bicuspid region of the mandible … Medical dictionary
Cyst — A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material. * * * 1. A bladder. 2. An abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material, with a membranous lining. SEE ALSO: pseudocyst. [G. kystis, bladder] adventitious c.… … Medical dictionary
Periapical cyst — Classification and external resources CT scan through head showing a right periapical cyst ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
Botryoid odontogenic cyst — The botryoid odontogenic cyst is a variant of the lateral periodontal cyst. It is more likely found in middle aged and older adults, and the teeth more likely affected are mandibular (lower) canines and premolars. On radiographs, the cyst appears … Wikipedia
periapical cyst — a periodontal cyst involving the apex of an erupted tooth, frequently a result of infection via the pulp chamber and root canal through carious involvement of the tooth. Called also radicular c … Medical dictionary
residual cyst — a periodontal cyst that remains after or develops subsequent to tooth extraction … Medical dictionary
Odontogenic cyst — Not to be confused with Calcifying odontogenic cyst, Glandular odontogenic cyst, Dental cyst, or Paradental cyst. Odontogenic cyst Classification and external resources Odontogenic cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct membrane derived from… … Wikipedia
Dentigerous cyst — Classification and external resources ICD 10 K09.0 ICD 9 526.0 … Wikipedia
Calcifying odontogenic cyst — Classification and external resources MeSH D018333 Not to be confused with Odontogenic cyst or Glandular odontogenic cyst. The calcifying odotogenic cyst, also known as the Gorlin cyst, is a cy … Wikipedia