The medical history represents an important component in the diagnosis of radicular cysts, in addition to the diagnostic findings.
Family history
- Are there any common diseases in your family? [If there is evidence of predisposition based on multiple radicular cysts]
Current medical history / systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What complaints do you have?
- Where are the complaints localized?
- Do you observe any swelling?
- Do you observe loosening of teeth?
- Do you observe positional changes in teeth?
- Do you experience any pain?
- Toothache
- Bite pain
- Nerve pain
- Pressure pain
- Toothache
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions
- Allergies
- Endocarditis risk (ID)
- Cardiovascular disease (cardiovascular disease).
- Osteoporosis (bone loss)
- Tumor disease
- Operations
- Root tip resections
- Osteosynthesis screw removal
- Cyst surgery
- Dental pretreatment
- Endodontic treatments (treatment of the root canal system including the root tip).
- Treatment of a caries profunda
- Previous complaints
- Radiological findings
- Radiotherapy
- Pregnancy
