Jaw Cyst Specialists in CVD, Delhi
A jaw cyst is a fluid-filled or semi-solid sac that develops within the jawbone, most commonly arising around the root of an unerupted or impacted tooth, or as …
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Causes of Jaw Cyst
Most jaw cysts arise from remnants of tooth-forming tissue left behind during dental development, which can become fluid-filled over time, or from chronic inflammation at the root tip of a dead or infected tooth. Impacted or unerupted teeth, particularly wisdom teeth, are a common site of origin for developmental cysts. Long-standing untreated dental infections are the most common cause of the inflammatory type of jaw cyst.