Differential diagnosis and clinical management of periapical radiopaque/hyperdense jaw lesions
Braz. oral res. (Online)
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31: e52, 2017. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Great attention has been given to the study of radiolucent periapical lesions to avert possible misdiagnosis of apical periodontitis associated with certain radiolucent non-endodontic lesions. However, there are a significant number of radiopaque lesions found in the periapical region, which could be equally relevant to endodontic practice. The diagnosis and management of these radiopaque/hyperdense lesions could be challenging to the endodontist. These bone alterations could be neoplastic, dysplastic or of metabolic origin. In the context of the more widespread use of cone-beam CT, a detailed review of radiopaque inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions is timely and may aid clinicians perform a differential diagnosis of these lesions. Distinguishing between inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions simplifies diagnosis and consequently aids in choosing the correct therapeutic regimen. This review discusses the literature regarding the clinical, radiographic, histological and management aspects of radiopaque/hyperdense lesions, and illustrates the differential diagnoses of these lesions.
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Main subject:
Periapical Diseases
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Jaw Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. oral res. (Online)
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Goiás/BR
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerias/BR
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Universidade de Anápolis/BR
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Universidade de Cuiabá/BR
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University of the Pacific/US
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