Background:Dentigerous cyst is a developmental odontogenic cyst. It is also named as follicular cyst in which there is accumulation of fluid between reduced enamel epithelium and follicle. It most commonly involves the mandibular third molars. Their occurrence in anterior maxilla is rare and may mimic other radiolucent lesion, posing diagnostic challenge. Case description:A 9-year-old boy presented to the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, with a chief complaint of progressive painless swelling in upper right front region since 2-3 months. This swelling was initially smaller in size, but increased gradually. Surgical enucleation of cystic lesion with secondary healing was performed.The histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of dentigerous cyst. Discussion:Dentigerous cyst is one of the typically frequent cysts of odontogenic origin. This developmental cyst is invariably connected with an erupting tooth and is formed as a result of fluid accumulation between the follicle and the reduced enamel epithelium of an erupting tooth. Early diagnosis and management are important to prevent complications such as bone destruction and displacement of unerupted teeth. In this case, enucleation of the entire cystic lining without extracting the involved permanent tooth was done to advocate secondary healing of the site instead of primary closure. Conclusion:This case highlights an unusual presentation of dentigerous cyst in anterior maxilla. Timely diagnosis and quicker management can save the affected tooth and help in chewing, speech, occlusion maintenance, and overall health of the growing child. How to cite this article:Amit, Meghpara M, Marwah N, et al. Dentigerous Cyst in Anterior Maxilla: A Rare Occurrence. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(3):408-411.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Periodontal Disease (PD) share several similarities in their epidemiology and immunopathogenesis. Both are chronic inflammatory conditions characterized by tissue destruction mediated by an aberrant immune response. This clinical study was undertaken to explore the possible association between RA and PD by evaluating periodontal parameters in patients with rheumatoid arthritis compared to systemically healthy controls with chronic periodontitis
Background: Clinical applicability, postoperative pain and post-op bleeding using diode lasers are not substantial, except for literature data depicting controversial results. Aim: To assess the efficacy of laser-assisted cosmetic Gingivectomy for smile lift on postoperative pain and bleeding in fixed orthodontic treatment. Method: The study assessed 60 healthy subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment and aged 17-29 years requiring only gingivectomy for esthetics in the anterior maxillary region. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups of 30 subjects each as Group I was experimental and underwent laser-assisted surgery and Group II as traditional surgery with a scalpel. The bleeding rate after surgery was assessed using WHO bleeding criteria. VAS (visual analog scale) was used to assess postsurgical pain immediately after surgery and 2 hours after surgery in subjects who took analgesics. Results: Mean bleeding rates were 1.13 and 0.34 in conventional scalpel surgery and laser groups, respectively, which was significantly lesser with laser with P < 0.05.VAS scores in the experimental laser group were 0, showing no postoperative pain and 1 in the conventional surgery group mean pain of 5.2 from 10. The difference in VAS1 values in the control and experimental groups was statistically significant with P < 0.001. Conclusion: The present study concludes that a 940 nm laser is a promising tool for the reduction of postoperative pain and postoperative bleeding in subjects that need cosmetic smile lift surgeries after orthodontic treatment.
