INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What is another name for Gorlin cyst?

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst
Calcifying odontogenic cyst
Dentigerous cyst
Epithelial rests of Malassez

The correct answer is: Calcifying odontogenic cyst

The correct answer is B. Calcifying odontogenic cyst. This cyst is also known as Gorlin cyst, after Dr. Robert J. Gorlin who first described it. It is characterized by the presence of calcifications within the lining of the cyst and has a unique histological appearance. The other options listed are different types of cysts commonly seen in dentistry: A. Calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst, C. Dentigerous cyst, and D. Epithelial rests of Malassez.