Definition: A hyperplasia of bone within the jaws. Also referred to as a dense bony island.
Radiographic Features:
Location: Anywhere throughout the maxilla and mandible.
Edge: Well-defined to Well-localized, continuous with the surrounding bone trabeculae.
Shape: Does not always have a given shape, but may appear round, ovoid or irregular in shape.
Internal: Radiopaque, radiopacity of cancellous bone.
Other: None.
Number: May be single or multiple. If there are multiple sites throughout the maxilla and/or mandible, an underlying systemic condition such as Gardner’s Syndrome should be considered.
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Enostosis
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Enostosis
(mesial to second molar)
Enostosis
(in edentulous area)
