Traumatic bone cyst, also called a simple bone cyst, is a condition of the
jaws. It is more likely to affect
men and is more likely to occur in people in their first and second decades. There is no known cause though it is sometimes related to
trauma. It appears on
radiograph
Radiography is an imaging technique using X-rays, gamma rays, or similar ionizing radiation and non-ionizing radiation to view the internal form of an object. Applications of radiography include medical radiography ("diagnostic" and "therapeuti ...
s as a well-circumscribed radiolucency (dark area), and it commonly scallops between the roots of
teeth
A tooth ( : teeth) is a hard, calcified structure found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates and used to break down food. Some animals, particularly carnivores and omnivores, also use teeth to help with capturing or wounding prey, te ...
. When the lesion is
surgically opened, an empty cavity is found.
One study showed female predominance.
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Cysts of the oral and maxillofacial region
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