Dental Cyst
A dental cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the jawbone, usually at the tip of a dead tooth's root.
Symptoms
- Usually painless swelling
- Tooth displacement
- Numbness in the area
Causes
- Infected or dead tooth
- Developmental factors
- Impacted tooth
Recommended Treatments
Apicoectomy
An apicoectomy removes the tip of a tooth's root along with infected tissue when a root canal alone cannot resolve the infection. It saves the tooth by eliminating the source of infection.
Surgical Tooth Extraction
Surgical extraction is needed for teeth that cannot be easily accessed, such as broken teeth, impacted teeth, or teeth with curved roots. It involves making an incision in the gum tissue.
Anterior Root Canal
Anterior root canal treats infection in the front teeth, which typically have a single root canal. The procedure is generally quicker and simpler than posterior root canals.
FAQ
Are dental cysts dangerous?
If left untreated, cysts can grow and weaken the jawbone. Early removal prevents complications.
How are dental cysts removed?
Small cysts may resolve with root canal treatment. Larger ones require surgical enucleation.