Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Odontogenic cysts and tumors comprise an important aspect of oral maxillofacial pathology, as they can be diagnosed in general dental practice. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of odontogenic cysts and tumors in a rural area. Material and methods: The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of odontogenic cysts and tumors in a rural area. Cases included in the study were diagnosed as odontogenic cysts and tumors retrospectively over the period of two years. Data regarding gender, location were gathered from the clinical records, case notes and follow-up records in the files along with biopsy reports. Data was analyzed using the SPSS — 20 (Chicago, IL-USA)) statistical software for Windows. The critical level of significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: Among the clinical records of 220 maxillofacial cases retrieved retrospectively over a period of two years, only 125 confirmed cases of odontogenic cysts and tumors were detected. odontogenic cysts were 76.8% and odontogenic tumors were 23.2%. Radicular cysts were prevalent in the study. Dentigerous cysts were 29 in no. and OKC were 13 in no. In men cysts were prevalent than women. Radicular cysts were 29 in no. in men and 22 in women. Calcifying odontogenic cysts and glandular odontogenic cysts were present only in males. OKC,OOC, Dentigerous cyst, Calcifying odontogenic cyst was present maximum in posterior mandible. Radicular cyst was maximum in anterior maxilla. Glandular odontogenic cyst was present in posterior maxilla. Unicystic Ameloblastoma was maximum in no. in the study. Ameloblastoma, Unicystic ameloblastoma, Plexiform unicystic ameloblastoma was maximum in males. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, Odontoma was present in females. Ameloblastoma, Unicystic ameloblastoma , Odontoma was maximum in posterior mandible. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor was equally present in anterior maxilla and posterior maxilla. Plexiform unicystic ameloblastoma was present in anterior mandible. Conclusion: The present study concluded that there was a higher incidence of odontogenic cyst than odontogenic tumors, with a male predilection, posterior mandible being the most common site.