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Title: Case report. Spontaneous regression of a radiolucency associated with an ectopic mandibular third molar. Author: Adams AM, Walton AG. Journal: Dentomaxillofac Radiol; 1996 Jun; 25(3):162-4. PubMed ID: 9084266. Abstract: A dentigerous cyst is the most common cause of a pericoronal radiolucency involving an impacted mandibular third molar. Spontaneous regression of such a lucency is reported in a patient who failed to attend for surgical enucleation. Factors promoting bony healing of cysts are discussed with reference to previous case reports.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]