ISSN:
1613-9674
Keywords:
Osteosclerosis
;
Condensing osteitis
;
Mandible
;
Panoramic radiograph
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Panoramic radiographs taken of 5431 dental patients ranging in age from 2 to 91 years yielded 272 cases with isolated osteosclerotic lesions in the mandible. The incidence was 5%. These lesions were classified into two categories: condensing osteitis and osteosclerosis as described by Stafne. The two categories were compared according to radiographic appearance, age, location, and number of lesions. The significant differences of the radiographic feature found in boundary and internal structure were apparent. In the analysis of osteosclerosis, 23% of the patients showed abnormal oral findings and systemic diseases. These associated lesions occurred more frequently in patients with multiple osteosclerosis. This fact suggested the need for early detection of systemic diseases and other abnormal oral lesions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02351528
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