Author: Dr. Shawneen Gonzalez

DDS, MS, Diplomate ABOMR
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Case of the Week: Attrition

This week I have a case of attrition.  Attrition is the physiological wearing away of tooth structure, also known as bruxism or grinding.  This case shows flattening of the cusps of the teeth.  With this also comes a decreased overall height of the crown of the tooth.  This case shows…
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Radiographic Technique: Vertical Angle

What is vertical angle? Vertical angle refers to the position the Position Indicating Device (PID or cone) is along the coronal and/or sagittal planes.    A zero degree vertical angle is when the PID is positioned parallel with the axial plane.  A positive vertical angle is when the source of radiation…
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Case of the Week: Microdont

This week I have a case of a microdont.  Microdonts are fun to see on radiograph as it’s just a mini-tooth.  Microdonts are commonly associated with third molars and maxillary lateral incisors.  When a maxillary lateral incisor is a microdont it is frequently referred to as a peg lateral due…
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Radiographic Technique: Horizontal Angle

What is horizontal angle? Horizontal angle refers to the position the Position Indicating Device (PID or cone) is along the axial plane.    Horizontal angle can be increased or decreased.  A zero degree horizontal angle is when the PID is positioned parallel with the sagittal plane.  Increasing horizontal angle moves it towards…
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Case of the Week: Dens invaginatus

This week I have a case of dens invaginatus.  Dens invaginatus is an infolding of enamel from the incisal or occlusal surface of a tooth.  It is most commonly associated with maxillary lateral incisors but can be found on many other teeth in the oral cavity.  This case is a…