Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Patient presents for evaluation of a radiolucent lesion associated with the crown of an unerupted tooth. Chief complaint includes [asymptomatic/mild swelling/discomfort]. Duration of symptoms: [Time]. No history of trauma or previous surgical intervention in the area.
Clinical Examination Findings
Extraoral: [No palpable lymphadenopathy/asymmetry]. Intraoral: Firm, non-tender swelling noted in the [region]. Overlying mucosa appears [normal/erythematous]. Palpation reveals [bony hard/fluctuant] consistency. Associated tooth [is/is not] clinically erupted.
Treatment Protocol
Treatment plan: Surgical enucleation of the dentigerous cyst with extraction of the associated unerupted tooth. Histopathological examination of the excised tissue is mandatory. Post-operative management includes antibiotics, analgesics, and chlorhexidine mouthwash.