Bone Cyst
Bone Cyst
A bone cyst or dentigerous cyst is a fluid-filled sac that is associated with an impacted tooth.
Originally published by Stephen Juriga, DVM · part of the AOSN network.
Signs you might notice
What you need to know
Dentigerous cysts occur in pets with impacted teeth.
What you need to know
Will destroy bone, cause tooth loss and weaken the jaw.
What's really going on
Dentigerous cysts occur in pets with impacted teeth. These cysts will silently destroy bone, result in tooth loss and can weaken the jaw sometimes resulting in a fracture. Treatment involves dental x-rays, surgical removal of the impacted tooth and any affected teeth. The cystic lining must be completely removed and biopsied. The oral surgical site is closed with absorbable sutures to attain good healing
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How it may look
How a specialist helps
Treatment involves dental x-rays, surgical extraction of the impacted tooth and any affected teeth. The cystic lining must be completely removed and biopsied. The oral surgical site is closed with absorbable sutures to attain good healing.