Author: Dr. Shawneen Gonzalez

DDS, MS, Diplomate ABOMR
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Case of the week: Calculus with clinical photo

This week I have a case of some serious calculus on the mandibular anterior teeth.  I have both a radiograph and a clinical photo as well.  Calculus appears a radiopaque ‘growths’ on the mesial and/or distal surfaces of teeth.  It is typically found near the cemento-enamel junction but can occur…
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Anatomy Monday: Y line of Ennis (maxilla)

Today I am starting a new series for Mondays on anatomy. I will be showing different anatomical landmarks for both intraoral and extraoral radiographs.  This first entity I am showing is a radiographic anatomical landmark; the Y line of Ennis.  This is sometimes referred to as an Inverted Y.  It…
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Case of the week: Multirooted Maxillary Central Incisor

This weeks case was a really cool find.  All the endo residents wanted to treat it as it would be an amazing boards case.  Granted the tooth is in good health and no endodontic therapy is needed.  So here is a multirooted maxillary central incisor. Note the two orange arrows…