Received 03.01.2025

DOI: 10.35556/idr-2025-3(112)12-18

Jaw cysts: radiological manifestations and possibilities of x-ray diagnostics
Arzhantsev A.P.
National Medical Research Center for Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Ministry of Health of Russia
119021, Russia, Moscow, Timura Frunze St., 16

Summary
X-ray diagnostic manifestations of odontogenic and non-odontogenic jaws cysts were studied in 750 patients. Orthopantomograms, intraoral radiographs, cone-beam computed tomograms of the jaws were used.
The characteristical features of the X-ray pattern of the studied species of the jaw cyst, its evolution during the course of the disease were identified. The rationale and tactics of radiological investigation and differential diagnosis are discussed.
It is concluded that most odontogenic and non-odontogenic cysts have a similar X-ray pattern, especially when they reach significant sizes. Therefore, in a number of clinical situations, it is not possible to carry out differential X-ray diagnostics between these cavities. The objectivity of X-ray examination in determining the localization of jaw cysts and their relationship with anatomical formations largely depends on the informativeness of the X-ray techniques used. Computed tomography is the optimal technique for detecting jaws cysts of any localization. The use of radiological methods, the application of which often leads to design distortions. Computed tomography is the optimal method for detecting the cyst of the jaws of any localization.

Keywords: оdontogenic cysts, nonodontogenic cysts, jaw, x-ray diagnostics, orthopantomography, radiography, computed tomography.

For citation: Arzhantsev A.P. Jaw cysts: radiological manifestations and possibilities of x-ray diagnostics. Stomatology for All / Int. Dental Review. 2025; no. 3 (112): 12–18 (in Russian). doi: 10.35556/idr-2025-3(112)12-18

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