INFECTED RADICULAR CYST: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Odontogenic cysts are classified into Inflammatory and Developmental types based on their
ethology. Radicular cysts are of inflammatory origin arising from the epithelial cell rests of Mallasez in periodontal ligament. They are commonly seen at the apex of the tooth of a necrotic or
inflamed pulp. The present case report shows a case of infected radicular cyst arising at the apex
of the tooth. The lesion was surgically enucleated along with extraction of the involved teeth
without any postoperative complications and satisfactory healing.