The role of chronic inflammation in the formation of dentigerous (follicular) cysts of the jaws in children

Purpose: to determine the role of chronic inflammation in deciduous teeth data in the formation of dentigerous (follicular) cysts of the jaws in children; to considerthe pathophysiological mechanism of follicular cysts formation. Material and Methods. Case histories of 134 patients of the department of maxillofacial surgery (dentistry) "Nizhny Novgorod regional children's hospital" from 2003 to 2013 with a diagnosis of "follicular jaw cyst" with different localization. Results. The dental status, specifically centers of chronic inflammation, in the area of follicular cyst formation was assessed. The connection with the ecological situation of the residence area of patients with the prevalence of follicular cysts of the jaws in children was found. Conclusion. The key role of chronic inflammation in the form of complicated forms of caries of temporary teeth for the development of follicular cysts of the jaws. The data of the study (the important role of chronic inflammation of the deciduous teeth in the formation of follicular cysts of the jaws in children) adverse environmental conditions of the place of residence will help to develop principles of prevention and examination for early detection of pathological changes.