[Clinical and radiological features of inflammatory lesions in the lower molars area]. / Kliniko-rentgenologicheskaia kharakteristika vospalitel'no-destruktivnykh protsessov v oblasti moliarov nizhnei cheliusti.

The study objective was to analyze clinical manifestations by various forms of inflammatory destructive lesions in lower molars area. The study included 54 patients aged 20 to 66 years with odontogenic alveolar bone defects in lower molars area. Typical clinical and radiological signs are described for each type of destructive lesions. Sinus tract located more coronal and 'areolar' bone resorption may indicate root perforation. Clinical and radiological features may help in choosing optimal surgical tactic.