Tooth cyst - treatment and removal at the NovaDent clinic

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A dental cyst is a pathological neoplasm that occurs as a result of the body’s defensive reaction to infection or injury. A cyst occurs when pathogenic microorganisms that cause inflammation enter the jaw bone tissue through the root canal. Gradually, the cells involved in the disease process die, forming a cavity in the bone tissue. To prevent the spread of the process, our body forms a capsule with dense walls around the necrosis zone.

The resulting neoplasm contains inflammatory fluid, dead cells, decay products and bacteria. Sizes range from a few millimeters to several centimeters. Small ones (less than 5 mm in diameter) are called granulomas. Granuloma, cystogranuloma and cyst are stages of the inflammatory process in the bone tissue of the jaw. As long as it is small, there will be no manifestations. The number of microbes in it continues to grow, but since this happens under the control of the immune system, the process develops unnoticed. Immune cells are sent to the cyst through the blood vessels that feed the bone tissue. This is how the body tries to cope with the problem. But, if the immune system weakens, the disease enters the acute phase.

The development of the disease can lead to serious consequences. An increase in size threatens a fracture (especially of the lower) jaw, loss of teeth involved in the inflammatory process, and degeneration into a malignant tumor. Exacerbation of the disease leads to the development of periostitis, purulent abscess or even osteomyelitis. If at this stage the patient does not receive qualified medical care, sepsis may begin. This is an extremely serious condition, characterized by infection entering the blood and subsequently spreading throughout the body.

Types of cysts

Root cyst

Develops from granuloma as a continuation of pulpal necrosis (death of pulp tissue) and as a result of periapical inflammation. It is located in the apical (apical) third of the tooth root and sometimes has a transverse orientation due to additional canals, the initial paths for the spread of pulpous necrosis.

Root cysts are radiolucent capsules with well-defined boundaries. They can vary greatly in size from 2-3 mm to 2-3 cm. In the absence of secondary inflammation, the roots develop asymptomatically. Even the largest neoplasms do not displace teeth or expand bone tissue.

Once diagnosed, treatment requires eliminating the underlying cause. The most common treatment for pulp necrosis is endodontic treatment. If it is unsuccessful, a decision is made on surgical curettage or enucleation.

Residual

Remains after removal of the pathology. It can form in the granuloma left after tooth extraction or around the left apex of the root.

The residual cyst is clearly visible on x-ray. Its dimensions range from a few millimeters to several centimeters.

Follicular cyst on the gum

A cyst in the gum develops from a follicular sac that encloses each unerupted tooth. This is a capsule clearly visible on an x-ray, most often surrounding the crown of an unerupted tooth. May cause extensive tooth damage. It has a rapid growth rate, can move to adjacent teeth and lead to expansion of the cortical plate.

Clinically, a follicular cyst always occurs in the area where the enamel meets the cementum of the tooth (the place of attachment of the follicle). Due to its growth, adjacent teeth may tilt, and in rare cases, resorption (destruction) of tooth roots occurs. Unerupted teeth can also become displaced due to aggressive growth. If a follicular neoplasm has been identified, its treatment may include surgical curettage (curettage).

Eruption cyst

This is a fluid-filled follicular sac that usually occurs during teething. It covers the erupting tooth and often contains blood. Outwardly it looks like pronounced swelling of soft tissues of a bluish color (due to the presence of blood). Most often it occurs due to slow tooth eruption and can rupture spontaneously. However, in some cases where it is found, treatment may include surgical resection to help the tooth erupt faster.

Primordial (keratocyst)

Develops from the tooth germ as a result of degeneration of the stellate reticulum during tooth development before the onset of calcification of its tissues. Keratocysts can arise from any developing tooth germ, but most often they are localized in the area of ​​premolars and the third molar of the mandible.

Clinically very prone to relapse. If the patient is diagnosed, treatment consists of careful curettage and close follow-up to ensure early detection of recurrence of pathology.

Lateral periodontal

The exact reasons for their occurrence are not fully known. They are rarely large. They are clearly visible on an x-ray and are most often closely associated with the lateral surface of the tooth root. Typically, teeth associated with these cysts have normal pulp. When a lateral periodontal neoplasm (cyst) is detected on the root of a tooth, treatment consists of surgical curettage without compromising the integrity of the tooth. It is important that the removed tissue is sent for histological analysis to rule out more serious pathologies such as early adamantinoma.

Calcifying odontogenic

Their etiology is also completely unknown. They can be found in any area of ​​the supporting surface of the jaws, most often in the lower part. Morphologically they are quite diverse. Clearly visible on x-ray and may contain various opacities depending on the degree of calcification of the tumor. Once diagnosed, treatment consists of surgical curettage or resection.

Cyst on the gum: main causes of appearance

A cyst is a consequence of inflammation occurring in the tissues around the tooth.

Causes of inflammation:

Advanced carious formation or pulpitis. If caries is ignored or delayed in going to the dentist, it can develop into periodontitis, characterized by the development of a purulent abscess in the upper area of ​​the tooth root. The pus in the abscess will sooner or later find a way out: after it gets under the mucous membrane, a lump forms.

Pulpitis is another common disease when the inflammatory process occurs in the pulp (the connective tissue that fills the internal cavity of the tooth) without affecting other tissues. After the death of the pulp, the infection spreads to other tissues, resulting in the formation of pus in the upper part of the root.

Unsealed or poorly sealed root canals. Inaccuracies when filling canals are allowed by both beginners and experienced dentists. If you believe the statistics, then in more than half of the cases, canal filling is performed poorly, which is fraught with various complications.

Basically, dentists fill the canal without reaching the upper part of the root, as a result of which an infection begins to develop in the part of the canal not filled with filling material over time, gradually spreading beyond its boundaries and beginning to affect nearby tissues. An abscess occurs near the top of the roots. When there is too much pus, it will lead to the formation of a cyst.

Perforation. The second most popular mistake made by dentists is perforating the wall of the root canal when filling it. Perforations are small holes that occur when the canal processing technique is not followed and the pins are poorly fixed in them. Sometimes the pin is brought directly into the bone, which is why an abscess develops (if you look at the X-ray, it looks like a strong darkening).

Periodontitis. This disease causes deep pockets filled with pus. Quite often, the outflow of pus is disrupted, and then a purulent abscess occurs in the gum tissue.

Symptoms of a dental cyst

Most often it is formed as a result of traumatic injury or infection, for example, due to poor-quality root canal filling in the sinus of the tooth. Often this pathology occurs against the background of frequent sinusitis. Treatment should begin with a visit to the dentist and an x-ray. At an early stage it does not manifest itself in any way. The primary symptom is discomfort when chewing solid food.

As it develops, a protrusion of bone tissue or a fistula on the gum in the area of ​​the apex of the damaged tooth may be observed.

When the disease worsens, patients complain of acute pain. The reason for the transition of the disease to the acute phase may be a weakened immune system, relapses of chronic diseases, hypothermia, infectious diseases, or the use of certain medications, such as immunosuppressants (drugs that artificially suppress the immune system). An exacerbation may be accompanied by the following symptoms:

• swelling of the face in the area of ​​the damaged area;
• increased body temperature;
• general malaise;
• enlargement and tenderness of the submandibular cervical lymph nodes;
• pain in the area of ​​the damaged tooth, intensifying when chewing.

You should not ignore these symptoms if you want to undergo treatment without tooth extraction. When the first signs of illness appear, you should immediately seek help from a dentist.

Treatment of a cyst without tooth extraction

The success of treatment directly depends on how early it was detected. Therefore, dentists recommend that patients undergo regular preventive examinations and seek help at the first signs of illness. More recently, therapy necessarily involved tooth extraction. Of course, this approach did not suit either the doctors or especially their patients. Today, dentists' methods have changed significantly, and it is possible to get rid of a cyst without losing the beauty of your smile.

Treatment of the cyst can be surgical or conservative. The choice of therapy method depends on: the type, age of the patient, personal wishes and is determined for each patient.

Why is a cyst dangerous and why should you never delay its treatment?

Many people are so afraid of dentists that they do not seek treatment for cysts until the last minute, even when the disease develops pronounced symptoms. If you suspect that you have a dental cyst, but delay treatment, you are seriously risking your health, because a cyst is a dangerous disease that can cause severe complications.

Lack of treatment for a dental cyst can lead to:

• To the development of sinusitis if the tooth is located in close proximity to the maxillary sinuses;
• Inflammatory processes in the periosteum - flux, periostitis;
• Provoke an abscess, phlegmon, osteomyelitis.

If an infection from a cyst gets into the soft tissue, it can cause a life-threatening condition such as sepsis. Therefore, do not delay or put off cyst treatment until later. There is no need to be afraid that it will be painful: before the doctor begins to remove the tumor, he will definitely numb the tooth. Patients of our clinic in Moscow “Firadent” can take advantage of a special service - treatment of dental cysts under sedation.

Surgery

Most often, a cystectomy procedure is performed to surgically remove a tumor. It involves removing the cyst and damaged root tip. The advantage of this method is its high efficiency. Its disadvantages include the fact that cystectomy is a rather complex operation, and not every surgeon decides to perform it.

A more complex method is hemisection. This operation is performed when one of the roots is completely destroyed. During surgery, the doctor removes the disease-causing capsule, damaged root and part of the tooth crown. The defect resulting from surgical resection is eliminated using composite materials or a crown.

Much depends on at what stage the capsule was discovered. Treatment can be accompanied by tooth extraction only if it is entirely located in the capsule of the cyst or its tissues are almost completely destroyed.

Conservative treatment

This type of therapy allows you to be cured without surgery. In this case, an incision is not required to gain access to the tumor. At the initial stage of treatment, the dentist drills out and cleans out the affected root canal. The apex of the tooth root connects to the cyst, so once the root canal is opened, the contents flow out. After cleaning and disinfecting the root canal, the doctor introduces antibiotics and substances into the cavity that destroy its capsule.

After this, the doctor fills the resulting cavity with a special paste that will help restore bone tissue. The hole is then filled. If after 6 months the cyst is not detected on an x-ray, the treatment can be considered successful. This method helps in about 75% of cases.

An innovative treatment method without surgery

is depophoresis. It helps eliminate infection in all root canals without drilling them. The dentist exposes the mouth of the canal and inserts an electrode into it. Another electrode is pressed against the surface of the cheek, which produces a weak current discharge. Together with the discharge, copper-calcium hydroxide is passed through the root canal, which penetrates into all hard-to-reach areas, destroying all bacteria, microorganisms and dead cells.

After three sessions of depophoresis, the damaged tooth is filled and its crown is restored. Regardless of what type of tumor was detected, treatment with depophoresis allows you to get rid of it in almost 100% of cases.

Cost of treating a cyst under a tooth

The price of dental services for the treatment of cysts in our clinic is about 8,500 rubles. and depends on the following factors:

• type;
• complexity of the disease;
• method of treatment (surgical or therapeutic);
• use of complex equipment;
• expenses for surgical or dental supplies;

Look at the detailed price list for dental treatment at NovaDent dentistry in Moscow and the pain-free region.

If you have been diagnosed with a dental cyst, it should be treated by a qualified dentist. Many patients do not fully understand the danger of this disease. Photos of the cyst can be found on the Internet. From them it can be understood that this can cause the destruction of large areas of bone tissue. And this, in turn, poses a risk of jaw fracture and tooth loss.

Expert of the article you are reading: Svetlana Viktorovna Derevyakina Chief physician, doctor of the highest qualification category, therapist, periodontist, leading specialist of the NovaDent network

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Dental prosthetics with ceramics

The modern choice for dental prosthetics is ceramics. Ceramic crowns have long become affordable; they have excellent biocompatibility - they do not cause allergies, do not change the sense of taste, and support healthy gums. Ceramic crowns are quite durable, and their aesthetic properties are much higher than those of metal ceramics.

After the implant has been implanted, a gum former is installed on it, which models the shape of the gum around the crown, like around natural teeth.

A ceramic abutment is installed on the implant - the basis of the crown, replacing its own tooth. The crown was made in the Dial-Dent laboratory from E.max ceramics.

The crown fastening is screw. With this type of fastening, the crown can be easily removed if any treatment is suddenly required, since the site of the cyst remains under the supervision of specialists for some time until complete recovery.

The place where the crown is fixed is covered with filling material.

A panoramic photograph 4 months after implantation showed good condition of the bone around the implant:

The cavity where the cyst was was overgrown with bone tissue, and the spread of the cyst was stopped.

Video about screw-retained crowns: