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SLOB rule (Same-Lingual, Opposite-Buccal)

Today I will be going over another way to determine the location of an object (known or unknown) that appears on intraoral radiographs. One important note – do not combine the two methods, use only the image shift or the SLOB rule when locating an object. SLOB rule The SLOB…

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Image shift

This week and next I am going to cover two different techniques with the same outcome – determining the location of an object (known or unknown) visualized on radiograph. This object could include but is not limited to supernumerary teeth, impacted teeth, foreign objects, etc. This week will be image…

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ORAD: Help when making a differential interpretation list

I have found that one of the most difficult things for people is after describing a radiographic lesion is to come up with a valid differential interpretation list. (Of note, I use the term interpretation instead of diagnosis as that is made when all the information is combined – radiographic,…

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Creating a system for interpreting radiographs

When interpreting radiographs it’s easy to look at the area of concern (most commonly a tooth associated with pain) and forgetting to thoroughly evaluate the entire radiograph. From a legal standpoint, a dentist is legally responsible for everything captured on a radiograph, not just the teeth. Many dental practitioners can…

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N is for number (LESION)

Now onto the last letter of LESION, the N for number. This is identifying the number of radiographic entities present. If there are multiple entities/lesions note the location of those. It is important to note that multiple entities on a radiograph do not necessarily mean that they are the same…