Periapical pocket cyst 3D visualization: a hidden threat to your oral health A pocket cyst, also known as a periapical pocket cyst, is a type of periapical cyst that remains connected to the root canal of an infected tooth. It forms as a result of chronic apical periodontitis, when bacterial infection and inflammation lead to the destruction of periapical tissues. 🔬 Inside the cyst, a cavity lined with epithelial cells fills with fluid, inflammatory exudate, and sometimes bacterial colonies. Un

What is a periapical true cyst? Causes, diagnosis & treatment in 3D A periapical true cyst is a completely enclosed, fluid-filled cavity that forms at the tip of a tooth root due to chronic infection and inflammation in the root canal system. Unlike a periapical pocket cyst, which remains connected to the root canal, a true cyst is entirely separated from the root, making it less likely to heal on its own. 🔬 How does it form? Bacteria from an untreated or failed root canal infection stimulate e