Question 243 · LDEK · Cysts of the jaws
Indicate correct sentences regarding the dentigerous cyst (DC):
1) development of DC is influenced by inflammatory factor;
2) latin term cystis follicularis, which means dentigerous cyst, falsely suggests its development from follicle sac;
3) enamel hypoplasia can be an etiopathogenetic factor of inflammatory DC development;
4) developmental form of DC prevails in 1st decade of life;
5) location of tooth in radiographic image, which causes a structure defect only on one side of tooth, may suggest its lateral position.
The correct answer is:
2) latin term cystis follicularis, which means dentigerous cyst, falsely suggests its development from follicle sac;
3) enamel hypoplasia can be an etiopathogenetic factor of inflammatory DC development;
4) developmental form of DC prevails in 1st decade of life;
5) location of tooth in radiographic image, which causes a structure defect only on one side of tooth, may suggest its lateral position.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1, 2, 5.
- B. 3, 4, 5.
- C. 2, 3, 4.
- D. 1, 3, 5.
- E. 1, 5.
Hint
Remember that dentigerous cysts have a developmental and an inflammatory variant, and consider which age group each variant dominates.
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