Month: May 2013

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Case of the Week: Mesiodens (supernumerary tooth)

This week I have a case of a single supernumerary tooth in the anterior maxilla which may also be referred to as a mesiodens due to its location.  Take a look for it first on the pantomograph (it’s a little trickier to see).  Then compare it to the anterior periapical…
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Periodontal radiographic assessment: Normal appearances

I will be going over some basic radiographic appearances of periodontal health and disease for the next few weeks.  This first week is a starter on normal radiographic appearances of periodontal health. Types of Radiographs The two intraoral radiographs that are used for periodontal assessment are bitewing radiographs and periapical…
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Case of the Week: Taurodontism

This week I have a case with multiple areas of taurodontism and another educational video.  Taurodontism is a multi-rooted tooth with an elongated body and shortened roots. This case shows this on the mandibular right third molar and and left second molar. The bitewing radiograph shows the mandibular left second…