Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

LARGE RADICULAR CYST OF THE POSTERIOR MAXILLA– A CASE REPORT

Manoj Meena, Nigel R Figueiredo, Ajit D Dinkar, Ena Mathur, Arum Khatkar, Sonam Malik

Radicular cyst is the most common inflammatory odontogenic cystic lesion of the jaws. It usually originates as sequel to a periapical inflammatory process, following chemical, physical or bacterial injury. Due to its chronic etiology, the cyst usually appears in the later stages of life. It has a male sex predilection, with the maxillary anterior region as the most common site of involvement. This article describes an unusual case of a large radicular cyst in the posterior maxilla along with its management and follow-up.