Dentigerous Cyst Associated With Impacted Permanent Maxillary Canine: A Case Report

Dentigerous or follicular cysts are the most routinely encountered developmental cysts manifesting in the jaws, frequently seen in association with mandibular third molars and maxillary canines, which are commonly encountered impacted teeth. Herein, we report a case of dentigerous cyst emanating in a 10 year old male with an impacted maxillary canine, clinically presenting as a unilateral swelling in the middle third of the face. The patient was treated with surgical enucleation of the cyst along with extraction of the involved tooth under local anesthesia. Histopathology affirmed the diagnosis of dentigerous cyst in relation to the impacted canine. Recovery was full with no post-operative complications.