Radiographic Diagnosis of Systemic Diseases Manifested in Jaws

Radiographic changes of the oral and maxillofacial hard tissues can be an indication of an underlying systemic disease. In this article, the range of individual disease entities that have both systemic and dental manifestations are reviewed. Images for many conditions are provided to illustrate the radiographic changes. A summary of the most common jaw affected, radiographic and pathognomonic findings, and management aspects is listed in a table format within this article for quick reference.

Source: Dental Clinics of North America - April 12, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Eugene Ko, Temitope Omolehinwa, Sunday O. Akintoye, Mel Mupparapu Source Type: research