Odontogenic Cysts
Odontogenic cysts are a group of jaw cysts that are formed from tissues involved in odontogenesis or tooth development. Odontogenic cysts are the most common type of cysts occurring within the jaws. They arise as a result of proliferation and cystic degeneration of odontogenic epithelial rests. Odontogenic cysts are closed sacs, and have a distinct membrane derived from rests of odontogenic epithelium. It may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. Intra-bony cysts are most common in the jaws.
Odontogenic cysts can be problematic because of recurrence and/or aggressive growth includes odontogenic keratocyst (OKC), calcifying odontogenic cyst, and the recently described glandular odontogenic cyst. Not all oral cysts are odontogenic cyst. For example, mucous cyst of the oral mucosa and nasolabial duct cyst are not of odontogenic origin.
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