Dentigerous cysts comprise 14-20% of all jaw cysts, more frequent in males and in mandibular area. 

The lesion is attached to the cervical area of an impacted, retained or in development tooth and results from the reduced enamel epithelium proliferation after enamel formation. 

Differential diagnosis includes odontogenic keratocyst, ameloblastoma, ameloblastic fibroma and adenomatoid odontogenic tumor.