Kristensmith Taylor

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Digital Radiography Purpose of digital radiography is to generate images that can be used in diagnosis and assessment of dental disease. Digital Radiography Advantages Superior gray scale resolution Easy reproducibility Reduced exposure to radiation Increased speed of image viewing Lower equipment and fim cost. Increased … [Read more...] about Advantages And Disadvantages Of Digital Radiography

Periapical Cyst Periapical cyst is also known as radicular cyst. It appears as a well defied unilocular radiolucency with thin hyperostotic borders. The cyst is associated with a non-vital tooth. Clinical Features of Radicular cyst Incidence: Radicular cyst constitutes about 50% or more among all types of jaw cysts. Age: Mostly third, fourth and fit decade of … [Read more...] about Radicular Cyst (Periapical Cyst): Clinical Features, Radiographic Signs & Treatment Explained for Dentists

Periapical Granuloma Periapical Granuloma Pathogenesis Flow chart in next column representing the pathogenesis. Periapical Granuloma Clinical Features Tooth is often asymptomatic. Previous history of prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold. Deep caries, a deep restoration or history of trauma. Tooth is often tender to percussion. Fail to react to thermal or … [Read more...] about Periapical Granuloma: Clinical Features, Radiographic Signs & Treatment Explained for Dentists

Periapical Lesions Periapical granuloma: For clinical and radiographic features. Radicular cyst or periapical cyst. Clinical Features of Radicular Cyst Incidence: Radicular cyst constitutes about 50% or more among all types of jaw cysts. Age: Mostly third, fourth and fit decade of life. Sex: More common among males. Site: The cyst can occur in relation … [Read more...] about Periapical Granuloma vs. Radicular Cyst: Clinical & Radiographic Features Explained for Dentists

Periapical Radiolucencies That are truly in contact with the apex of the tooth Pulpoperiapical radiolucencies: Periapical granuloma Radicular cyst Periapical scar Periapical abscess Surgical defect Osteomyelitis Hyperplasia of sinus mucosa Periapical cemental dysplasia Acute apical periodontitis Traumatic bone cyst Dentigerous cyst … [Read more...] about 10 Types of Periapical Radiolucencies: Diagnosis, Causes, and Treatment Explained