What are mandibular cysts?

Mandibular cysts are small bags that form around the lower jaw known as the jaw. There are a number of types, each with a significant cause and treatment options can depend on the nature of the cyst and its location. Patients usually notice them when they develop sufficiently to form swelling, or when processes inside the cyst create pain and inflammation. Some may be extremely painful. Sometimes patients have initial mandibular cysts, SAC, which are formed in empty spaces where the teeth should grow. Others may have cysts with different causes, including cancer growth in the jaw or gums. They may vary in size and can grow over time, often hardening due to chronic inflammation. If the cyst is not treated, it can potentially eat through the face or jaw and can cause considerable pain. In cancer cysts, treatment is decisive to prevent cancer spread. Patients may lose their jaws on mandibular cysts if they cannot heal and grow are particularly aggressive.

Sometimes growth does not cause any symptoms in the early stages. The patient may notice lumps or swelling, or the cyst can only be visible in the X -ray of teeth and jaws. If the dentist identifies the mandibular cyst, the first procedure is usually a biopsy request to learn more about what is inside. Mandibular cysts can sometimes be biopsy with scratches and in other cases aspirations or surgical biopsy needles are required. The pathologist can explore the sample to see what types of cells are connected and checked by malignancy.

Patients can develop mandibular cysts at any age. Sometimes they are associated with ongoing periodontal diseases and in other cases there are no clear risk factors. Oral or jaw pain, even without other symptoms such as evident growth, may be a reason for concern. The patient should seek medical treatment to determine the cause of the pain and discuss the treatment options. ORal health problems may become malignant and may expose patients risk of complications such as infections migration if they are not under control in time.