Abstract
Paradental cyst is an inflammatory odontogenic cyst arising in association with partially erupted third molars affected with pericoronitis. The common location is on the buccal aspect of the molar teeth. Radiographically, the characteristic presentation is a well-defined radiolucency superimposed on the roots. Histologically, cysts were lined with nonkeratinized epithelium. The various concepts underlining the origin/pathogenesis of this rare entity is discussed and critically apprised.