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case_images: Extra-oral view showing fibrosed sinus opening in the parasymphyseal region in the lower border of the mandible
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case_images: F1
case_images: The pus discharge was not associated with any discomfort [Figure 1].
case_images: Mandibular cross-sectional radiograph revealing radiolucent area from 34 to 44 region latero-medially and from periapex to lower border of mandible superior-inferiorly
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case_images: F2
case_images: The cortical plates are not expanded [Figure 2].
case_images: OPG showing a unilocular well defined radiolucency with scalloped margins associated with impacted canine
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case_images: F3
case_images: A well-defined radio-opacity is seen at the lower border of the mandible on the right side in the periapex of 44, which was identified as impacted canine (43) [Figure 3].
case_images: Photomicrograph revealed-3 layers of non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium with fibrous connective tissue and inflammatory cell infiltrate
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case_images: F4
case_images: Hence, the diagnosis of Dentigerous cyst was confirmed [Figure 4].
case_images: Post-op OPG revealing Iodoform dresssing and showing healing by secondary intention
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case_images: F5
case_images: The post-operative OPG taken after 2 weeks revealed healing by secondary intention [Figure 5].