Developing Skill and Expertise in the Use of Panoramic Radiography
Developing Skill and Expertise in the Use of Panoramic Radiography
Developing Skill and Expertise in the Use of Panoramic Radiography
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5/13/2013<br />
Radiopacities<br />
Radiopacities:<br />
Idiopathic Osteosclerosis<br />
• Idiopathic= unknown<br />
cause<br />
• Sclerosis= scar-like<br />
• Area <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>creased<br />
density <strong>of</strong> bone<br />
• Tx: None necessary<br />
Radiopacities:<br />
Condens<strong>in</strong>g Osteitis<br />
• Condens<strong>in</strong>g Osteitis<br />
• Tooth with deep<br />
restoration, welldef<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
radiolucent<br />
lesion, radiopaque<br />
“halo” around lesion<br />
• Bone may or may not<br />
go back to normal<br />
after extraction<br />
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