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  • 1Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK. mohammad.sharif@manchester.ac.uk

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This case report details an unusual incidental finding of bilateral radio-opaque objects in the mandibular rami on an orthopantomogram. These objects were tentatively identified as susuk, a rare dental anomaly, through a process of elimination.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Orthopantomograms (OPGs) are standard dental radiographs used for evaluating the jaws and teeth.
  • Incidental radiographic findings require careful interpretation and differential diagnosis.

Observation:

  • Bilateral, distinct radio-opaque objects were incidentally discovered in the mandibular rami region on an OPG.
  • The objects' morphology and location were noted for further analysis.

Findings:

  • The precise origin of the radio-opaque objects remains unidentified.
  • Based on a process of exclusion, the objects were tentatively identified as susuk, a rare condition involving foreign bodies or calcifications in the mandible.

Implications:

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  • This finding highlights the importance of thorough OPG interpretation for identifying rare anomalies.
  • Further investigation may be needed to confirm the nature of these objects and their clinical significance.
  • Awareness of such unusual findings can aid dentists and radiologists in diagnosis.