The Diagnostic Dilemma of a Large Infected Cyst in Anterior Maxilla- A Case Report

Abstract

Among all the odontogenic origin cyst, radicular cyst is the commonest. It is generally associated with nonvital tooth which have necrotizing pulp as it is an inflammatory cyst. Radicular cyst usually occurs in the periapical region of tooth. As a true cyst it consists of pathologic cavity which is lined by epithelium and commonly filled with fluid. Treatment option for the radicular cyst depends on the size, location and duration of the lesion which includes endodontic treatment, enucleation of the lesion, extraction of the offending tooth and marsupialization. In this case report, we are describing a case of infected radicular cyst in anterior maxillary region.