Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Radicular cysts are the most common of all jaw cysts and comprise about 52% to 68% of all the cysts affecting the human jaws. Radicular cysts arise from the epithelial residues in the periodontal ligament as a result of inflammation. They generally result due to pulpal infection following dental caries. The objective of this review is to highlight the pathogenesis to understand between the two distinct categories of periapical cysts, namely, those containing cavities completely enclosed in epithelial lining, and those containing epithelium-lined cavities that are open to the root canals (bay cysts).
Key words: Radicular cyst, Non vital tooth, Inflammation.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Purshotam Nainani, Professor, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Jodhpur Dental College Jodhpur, Email:  P_nainani@hotmail.com

This article may be cited as: Nainani P, Sidhu GK.  Radicular Cyst –An Update with emphasis on Pathogenesis. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2014;2(3):97-101.