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Due to excessive fluid accumulation associated with the cap of unerupted molars (key to diagnosis). In total, 80% are mandibular and they rarely become malignant. The key features of cystic lesions in the maxilla and mandible are summarised in Table
PLAIN FILM
• Well-corticated, unilocular cyst associated with an unerupted molar.
• Look for a fracture or evidence of infection.
• Can be very large, taking over the whole mandibular ramus and displacing teeth.
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