Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 120, Issue 3, 335-336
Copyright © 1990 by American Dental Association
Well-defined radiolucent lesion in the maxillary anterior region
LR Staretz,
BJ Brada,
and
TR Schott
Wadsworth Division Dental Service, West Los Angeles, VA Medical Center 90073.
A case of nasopalatine duct cyst is described. Such cysts often remain asymptomatic for lengthy periods and may be discovered during routine radiography. The quiescent nature of this cyst underscores the importance of thorough clinical and radiographic examination before the fabrication of a prosthesis, as such cysts may give rise to acute infection, enlargement, and penetration through the overlying mucosa if not removed before denture insertion.