Month: February 2014

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Caries Interpretation: Interproximal Caries

Today is the start of a series of posts on caries interpretation which can be challenging at times. Today is interproximal caries. Here’s the goods. Most commonly found at the level of the contact point or slightly apical to it. Frequently occurs as a radiolucent triangle in the enamel with…
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Anatomy Monday: Gubernaculum Dentis

This week I have a case of anatomy that I more commonly see on CBCT images but have occasionally come across on 2D radiographs; the gubernaculum dentis. The gubernaculum dentis is a canal of connective tissue from a developing tooth bud to the overlying mucosa. It presents as a radiolucent…