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Radiopaque Lesions, Chris Martin
DEN 222
6/21/2020
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Radiopaque Lesions
Neoplasms and Tumors
Cementoblastoma
etiology: benign odontogenic tumor; hamartomatous proliferation of cemontoblasts
method of transmission: n/a
characteristics: proliferating cementum-like tissue; tooth will not test vital; mass has radiolucent halo; swelling
dental implications: careful assessment of symptoms
tx/prognosis: tooth removal; excellent prognosis
Odontoma
etiology: most commonly occurring odontogenic tumor; epithelial and mesenchymal tissues; enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp; disturbance in tooth development
method of transmission: n/a
characteristics: found in the posterior mandibular region; radiolucent rim
dental implications: Gardner syndrome; may impinge on teeth
tx/prognosis: excision; excellent prognosis
Osteoma
etiology: unknown
method of transmission: n/a
characteristics: dense opaque growth; condyle, mandible, maxilla, sinus region
dental implications: early diagnosis
tx/prognosis: observation, monitoring; excellent prognosis
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Chris Martin
DEN 222
6/21/2020
All information gathered from pages 450-458 of Delong & Burkart's General and Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist