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Surgery Oral cavity d5d9c173

The most common cyst of the oral region is:

A
Dentigerous cyst
B
Keratosis cyst
C
Dermoid cyst
D
Periapical cyst
High-Yield Explanation
Periapical Cyst (Radiocular Cyst) MC type of jaw cystQ Inflammatory in origin. Extremely common lesions found at the apex of teethQ. Develop as a result of long-standing pulpitis, caused by advanced carious lesions or by trauma to the tooth. Periapical inflammatory lesions persist as a result of the continued presence of bacteria or other offensive agents in the area. Treatment: Complete removal of offending material and appropriate restoration of the tooth or extraction.

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