Question 192 · LDEK · Cysts of the jaws

Indicate the true statement concerning the radicular cyst (RC) and inflammatory paradental cyst (IPC):

  1. A. both cysts are connected with the root canal.
  2. B. only development of IPC is related to the inflammation process, RC develops regardless of the inflammation.
  3. C. RC is more common in the maxilla, whereas IPC in the mandible.
  4. D. both RC and IPC do not concern the deciduous teeth.
  5. E. in both cysts pulp necrosis takes place.
Hint

Compare the pulp status, the position on the root and the typical tooth sites of these two inflammatory cysts.

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