Anatomy Monday: Nasolabial Fold (soft tissue) 3


This week is another soft tissue entity that can be seen on both intraoral and extraoral radiographs. The nasolabial fold presents as a diagonal transition line. A transition line is seen as a defined line where part of the radiograph appears more radiopaque due to superimposition of soft tissue. The nasolabial fold is seen over the maxillary premolar and canine regions.

nasolabial fold pantomograph with arrowsYellow arrows noting diagonal transition line of nasolabial fold

nasolabial fold pantomographPantomograph without arrows. Nasolabial fold noted on both right and left sides

pantomograph nasolabial fold

Periapical Radiographs

nasolabial fold periapical radiograph right nasolabial fold periapical radiograph leftIf you have any questions or comments about the nasolabial fold appearance on radiographs, please leave it in the comments below. Thanks and enjoy!



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