Gingival cyst

The Gingival cyst of the adult is an uncommon lesion. It is considered to represent the soft tissue counterpart of the lateral periodontal cyst, being derived from rests of the dental lamina (rests of serres). The diagnosis of gingival cyst of the adult should be restricted to lesions with the same histopathologic features as those of the lateral periodontal cyst. Clinically they have a striking predilection to occur in the mandibular canine and premolar area (60% to 75% of cases).Gingival cyst of adult is most commonly found in patients in the fifth and sixth decades of life. They are almost invariably located on the facial gingival or alveolar mucosa. Maxillary gingival cysts are usually found in the incisor, canine and premolar areas. They appear as painless, domelike swellings, usually less than 0.5cm in diameter, although rarely they may be somewhat larger. They are often bluish or bluish gray.