Cysts

A cyst is a sac of tissue that has either fluid or soft material inside it.

Some cysts can form next to or around teeth, which are called dental cysts.

Cysts are a reaction of the body to a condition and are usually relatively slow growing.

Dental cysts can form at the tip of the roots of dead teeth. They can also form around the crowns (and roots) of buried teeth. Most cysts form because the teeth they are associated with have died (infection or trauma). Others form because of a mistake in the way the teeth have developed (including being unable to grow into the mouth properly).

Your dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon will explain to you more about the cause of your cyst.

Cyst will continue to get bigger and bigger if it is not touched. This will cause more extractions. If it is recognised, it must be taken out.

 Apical Resection:

 Infection or cystic lesions occurred inside the tooth root are taken out. This process is called apical resection. It could be done before the tooth extraction.

Apical resection could be done; if there isn’t a chance to make root canal treatment

If there is a restoration on the tooth and cannot be touched,

If there is still a pain although the root canal treatment

If there is a cyst inside the tooth root.

If 1/3 part of the tooth root is broken inside the jawbone.