Abstract
A ease of large dentigeram cyst containing a canine tooth in the maxillary antrum is presented. This case is of interest because of its extension up to the skull base and presence of canine tooth in the cyst. Excision of cyst containing the eclopic tooth was made.
Key Words: Dentigerous cyst, Maxillary antrum
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