Author: Dr. Shawneen Gonzalez

DDS, MS, Diplomate ABOMR
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L is for location (LESION)

As I simply described the acronym LESION a couple of weeks ago, I thought I should expand a little more on how to use it.  This time I’m going to include radiographic examples over the next few weeks (6 letters = 6 weeks).  Starting at the beginning is L for…
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Case of the Week: retained deciduous root fragment

This week I am showcasing a frequently seen incidental finding; a retained deciduous root fragment.  A retained deciduous root fragment can be seen monthly in a dental setting.  The most commonly retained tooth is the deciduous second molar.  These root fragments are seen on either the mesial or the distal…
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Case of the Week: Rarefying osteitis

This week I am showing a case of rarefying osteitis, specifically a lateral rarefying osteitis.  Rarefying osteitis is a term describing loss of bone due to inflammation.  When associated with a tooth it applies to three histopathological entities; an abscess, a cyst (radicular), and/or a granuloma.  Any of these three…
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How to Describe Radiographic Lesions

Describing radiographic lesions is the foundation for any radiographic interpretation.  Without being able to properly describe a radiographic lesion or finding you will not be able to form an accurate differential.  When trying to come up with a way for students to recall the important aspects of radiographic description I…