how was that missed – Dr. G's Toothpix

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Radiographic Interpretation

How was that missed? (Chronic Apical Periodontitis / Rarefying Osteitis)

This months how was that missed is a case of chronic apical periodontitis or rarefying osteitis. The first radiograph is 2 years prior to the second one. Initial interpretation: No initial interpretation as this radiograph was made for an implant in the maxillary canine region and nothing else was evaluated. …

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Radiographic Interpretation

How was that missed? (Mandibular Fracture)

This how was that missed post is showing a case of a mandibular fracture missed on a 2D image but easily seen on a CT scan. Initial interpretation: Obvious radiolucent line extending from mandibular left premolar region to the inferior border of the mandible. There is a discontinuity of the…

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Radiographic Interpretation

How was that missed? (Periapical / Radicular cyst)

Being that the two previous posts on radiographic entities either looked over or misdiagnosed created quite a few comments and questions, I have decided to make this a more regular series. The plan (as of now) is to post once a month on the first Wednesday of the month. This…

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Radiographic Interpretation

How was that missed? (Trauma)

This week I have a case of trauma to the mandible and its radiographic appearance on 2D images versus 3D images. This is a pantomograph of a patient presenting after trauma to the mandible (can’t remember exact type of trauma – fight, accident, etc.). Take a look below to see…

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Radiographic Interpretation

How was that missed? (Impacted teeth)

I recently had a request to show some missed and/or misdiagnosed cases. I oddly enough came across one of these cases shortly after that request and decided to start with two cases of missed impacted teeth. Case 1 This case was shown to me of how you can miss things…