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Radiographic Interpretations Flashcards

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Why are some things radiolucent?

A

Resorption of bone
Decreased mineralisation of bone
Decreased thickness of bone
Replacement of bone with abnormal, less mineralised tissue

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Why are some things radiopaque

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Increased thickness of bone
Osteosclerosis of bone
Presence of abnormal tissue
Mineralisation of normally non-mineralised tissue

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How to describe lesions?

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Site
Size
Shape
Margins
Internal structure
Tooth involvement
Effects
Number

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Potential causes of radiolucency

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Granuloma
Abscess
Cyst
Perio-endo lesion
Tumour

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Potential causes of radioacity?

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Idiopathic osteosclerosis
Sclerosing osteitis
Hypercementosis
Buried retained roots

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