Case report reveals dentigerous cysts can associate with dysmorphic teeth lacking root formation.
Background Dentigerous cysts are typically associated with unerupted teeth with normal morphology, and their occurrence in dysmorphic teeth is poorly documented. Case Presentation A 76‐year‐old man presented with maxillary swelling. Imaging revealed a cystic lesion occupying the maxillary sinus with a tooth‐like radiopaque structure. The lesion was surgically removed. Histopathology supported a diagnosis most consistent with a dentigerous cyst associated with a dysmorphic tooth‐like structure with no clearly identifiable root formation and a pulp chamber. Conclusion This case suggests that dentigerous cysts may arise in association with severely dysmorphic teeth, even without root formation or a pulp chamber, and may indicate that internal tooth structure is not indispensable for cyst development.
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