Tunnel' radicular cyst and its management with root canal treatment and periapical surgery: A case report

Abstract

An untreated root canal infection usually stimulates the development of a radicular cyst. Nonsurgical root canal procedures and periapical surgery followed by placement of bone substitute will promote the healing process of the bony defect.

Keywords: cell rest of malassez; periapical surgery; periodontal ligament; radicular cyst; root canal.