Resective and Regenerative Surgical Treatment of a Dentigerous Cyst Associated with an Impacted Lower Canine with Transmigration: a Case Report

Authors

  • Vinícius Franzão Ganzaroli PhD Student in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo – Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8590-4978
  • Juliana de Aguiar Silveira Meira MSc Student in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo – Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2340-2005
  • Ana Carolina Zucon Bacelar PhD Student in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo – Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2088-8417
  • Laura Vidoto Paludetto PhD Student in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo – Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6251-8604
  • Rodrigo Isaias Lopes Pereira DDS, Department of Basic Sciences, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo – Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4234-0692
  • Estêvão Lopes Pereira MSc Student in Endodontic, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo – Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9766-7519
  • Leda Maria Pescinini Salzedas Assistant Professor on Oral Radiology and Imaging, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo – Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9017-0473
  • Daniela Ponzoni Associate Professor on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo – Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5928-0914

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v14i7.6609

Keywords:

Dentigerous Cyst, Transmigrated Lower Canine, Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), Resective and Regenerative Surgical Techniques

Abstract

To report the surgical management of a dentigerous cyst associated with a transmigrated mandibular canine using resective and regenerative techniques. A 28-year-old male presented with mandibular swelling, numbness, and pain. Imaging revealed a bone lesion associated with an impacted, transmigrated canine. Treatment included cyst decompression, enucleation, and guided bone regeneration (GBR) using biomaterials and a collagen membrane. Follow-up evaluations were conducted at 3, 6, and 12 months. Histopathology confirmed a dentigerous cyst. Post-operative healing was successful, with no recurrence, pain, or paresthesia. Radiographic evaluations showed significant bone repair and no signs of lesion recurrence. The combination of decompression, enucleation, and GBR effectively treated this rare case, minimizing bone defects and ensuring favorable outcomes. This approach is recommended for similar cases.

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Published

2025-07-30

How to Cite

Ganzaroli, V. F., Meira, J. de A. S., Bacelar, A. C. Z., Paludetto, L. V., Pereira, R. I. L., Lopes Pereira, E., … Ponzoni, D. (2025). Resective and Regenerative Surgical Treatment of a Dentigerous Cyst Associated with an Impacted Lower Canine with Transmigration: a Case Report. ARCHIVES OF HEALTH INVESTIGATION, 14(7), 2006–2012. https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v14i7.6609

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Vol. 14 No. 7 (2025)

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