Which is the most common odontogenic cyst of the jaws?

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    Radicular (periapical) cyst

  • Dentigerous cyst

  • Odontogenic keratocyst

  • Lateral periodontal cyst

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  • The radicular cyst, arising from epithelial rests of Malassez at the apex of a nonvital tooth, is the most common odontogenic cyst. The dentigerous cyst is the most common developmental odontogenic cyst.

    Source: Neville et al., Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology — oneguy

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