Oral and Dental 'Cysts and Tumors'

Cysts and Tumors are two distinct entities.

Cyst

 A cyst is a sac that may be packed with water, fluid or pus. A cyst can form in any part of the oral cavity including: below a tooth, in the gums, within bone or any other part of oral cavity. Maximum cysts are noncancerous (benign), but sometimes cancer can motivate a cyst.

Tumor

 A tumor is any strange mass of tissue or swelling. Like a cyst, a tumor can form in any part of the oral cavity. A tumor can be benign or cancerous (malignant).

Remedy Of Cysts And Tumors

At Sherwani Dental Associates, The Best Dentist in Lahore, we treat cysts and tumors via surgical means. However, the exactly selected modality depends upon the signs and symptoms, the size of the mass, and the severity of the problem. Patient’s choice for treatment modality and surgeon’s advice are considered before deciding on any protocol.

Surgical elimination of Cysts and Tumors is performed to avoid any additional harm to adjacent teeth or other facial structures. At Sherwani Dental Associates, modern-day technology, devices, and present-day-era techniques are utilized by expert surgeons to deal with cysts and tumors in the jaw and teeth.

Cyst removal

Cysts that seem uniform after an exam by x-rays (peri-apical or OPG) or a computerized tomography (CT) test are considered for surgical removal.

The ideal test to check whether or not a cyst or tumor is benign or malignant is a ‘biopsy’. This includes getting rid of a sample of the affected tissue or, in most dental cases, the complete removal of cyst/tumor is done, and sent to a pathology lab.

Sometimes, they are not removed and the dentist would keep reviewing every 6-12 months. If the cyst keeps growing over time and causes pain as well, it is likely that it can grow and become malignant. In that case surgical removal is the only option.

When to seek help for Cysts and Tumors?

Make an appointment with an oral surgeon if your cyst becomes very painful or inflamed. This can be a signal that it can complicate from here.

 Preventive Measures

Be aware of unusual swellings and painful spaces in mouth.

Visit your dentist regularly for routine checkups.