OVERVIEW

Cysts of the Jaws is organized by Homestead Schools, Inc.

Learning Objectives:
After completing this course you’ll be able to:
• Define a true cyst versus a pseudocyst.
• Distinguish between odontogenic cysts and non-odontogenic cysts.
• Distinguish between the relative growth potential of different jaw cysts.
• Predict which cysts need careful follow-up because of potential recurrence.
• Recognize clinical presentation of the different cysts.
• Recognize radiographic presentation of the different cysts.
• Know which anatomical sites are likely locations for various cysts.
• Know the appropriate treatment for the different cysts.
• Prepare sedative dressing.
• Perform coronal polishing of patient’s teeth.

Course Contents:
1. Odontogenic Cysts
• Apical Periodontal Cyst (Radicular Cyst)
• Residual Cyst
• Dentigerous Cyst (Follicular Cyst)
• Eruption Cyst
• Primordial Cyst
• Odontogenic Keratocyst (Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor)
• Lateral Periodontal Cyst
• Keratinizing and Calcifying Odontogenic Cysts
• Gingival Cyst

2. Non-Odontogenic Cysts (Fissural Cysts)
• Nasopalatine Duct Cyst (Incisive Canal Cyst)
• Median Palatal Cyst
• Globulomaxillary Cyst
• Nasolabial Cyst (Nasoalveolar Cyst)
• Branchial Cleft Cyst (Lymphoepithelial Cyst)
• Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
• Dermoid and Epidermoid Cysts

3. Pseudocysts of the Jaws
• Traumatic Bone Cyst (Simple Bone, Unicameral Bone Cyst)
• Static Bone Cyst (Stafne Defect, Salivary Gland Inclusion Defect)
• Aneurysmal Bone Cyst

4. Bibliography