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Radiographic Interpretation

Periodontal radiographic assessment: Furcation involvement and Cortical plate loss

This week is all about furcation involvement and cortical plate loss. I will not be classifying the different classes of furcation involvement just how it appears on radiographs. Furcation Involvement Furcation involvement is much easier to identify in the mandible due to the splayed nature of the mesial and distal…

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Case of the week

Case of the Week: Internal Resorption treated with endodontic therapy

This week I have a case of internal resorption that was treated with endodontic therapy. Internal resorption presents as a well-defined radiolucent area that is continuous with the pulp chamber and/or root canal space causing an overall enlargement in size. Here it is evident on a maxillary central incisor. And…

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Radiographic Interpretation

Periodontal radiographic assessment: Horizontal bone loss and Vertical bone defects

This week is all about the basics of horizontal bone loss and vertical bone defects on radiographs. Horizontal Bone Loss When identifying horizontal bone loss you must first go through the same steps of evaluating normal bone appearances (last weeks post). The two lines (adjacent cemento-enamel junctions and crest of…

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Case of the week

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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Radiographic Interpretation

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…