Background: The purpose of this study is to determine the frequency of distribution of odontogenic cysts and non odontogenic cysts
in Odisha based population. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out and 145 cases of cysts were selected and were analyzed
for demographic data. Results: 106 of the 145 cases of cysts, classified as cysts of odontogenic origin classified and non odontogenic
origin. In the odontogenic cysts the most common are - Radicular Cysts (47%) with OKC (28%) and then DC (18%). Conclusion: Our
study attempted in showing various types of cysts both odontogenic and non odontogenic type in the people residing in Odisha,
which till now is rarely reported. It helps us to know which type of odontogenic cyst/non odontogenic cyst is most prevalent in
Odisha population and suggesting the wide range of involvement OC and non OC in respect of age, gender and site.
Keywords: Odontogenic cysts, Non odontogenic cysts, Radicular Cysts