Dentistry Final Slide Exam

An asymptomatic lesion most commonly found radiographically in the anterior mandible. Early lesions are well circumscribed and may mimic periapical disease.

An asymptomatic lesion most commonly found radiographically in multiple quadrants in the maxilla and mandible.

An extensive adhesion of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, often referred to as "tongue-tied"

A cyst forming around the crown of an unerupted or developing tooth. The second most common odontogenic after the periapical cyst.

Similar to a dentigerous cyst in that it is found in the soft tissue around the crown of an erupting tooth.

An asymptomatic cyst that develops in place of a tooth and most commonly found in place of the third molar or posterior to an erupted third molar.

An asymptomatic cyst that is located within the nasopalatine canal or incisive papilla. Often seen radiographically as well-defined, radiolucent and heart-shaped.

An asymptomatic well-defined unilocular radiolucency located in the midline of the hard palate, often found more posterior than a nasopalatine cyst.

An odontogenic developmental cyst that is commonly seen in mandibular third molar region & appears as a well-defined, multilocular, radiolucent lesion. Usually associated with Gorlin syndrome.

A well-defined, pear-shaped radiolucency found between the roots of the maxillary lateral incisor and canine. It is of odontogenic epithelial origin.

The lack of one or more teeth, which may affect either deciduous or permanent teeth.

Extra teeth found in the dental arches

The most common type of supernumerary teeth located between the maxillary central incisors at or near the midline.

The second most common type of supernumerary teeth located distal to the third molar.

Two adjacent teeth are united by cementum only. Commonly seen in adjacent maxillary molars & adjacent supernumerary teeth.