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Jaw lesions associated with impacted tooth: A radiographic diagnostic guide
Hamed Mortazavi1, Maryam Baharvand1
1Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Imaging Science in Dentistry
|September 28, 2016
Summary
This review identifies 10 jaw lesions linked to impacted teeth, aiding dentists in diagnosing these conditions. Early identification of jaw lesions associated with unerupted teeth improves patient treatment plans.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Dentistry
- Radiology
Background:
- Impacted teeth are frequently associated with various jaw lesions.
- Accurate diagnosis of these lesions is crucial for effective management.
- A comprehensive understanding of these associated pathologies is essential for clinicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and categorize jaw lesions associated with impacted teeth.
- To provide a diagnostic framework for clinicians encountering such cases.
- To enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning for impacted tooth-related lesions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using major scientific databases and search engines.
- Keywords included "jaw lesion", "jaw disease", "impacted tooth", and "unerupted tooth".
- 47 relevant articles were selected from over 250 initially identified studies for detailed analysis.
Main Results:
- Ten distinct jaw lesions were identified as commonly associated with impacted teeth.
- These include dentigerous cysts, odontogenic tumors, and odontomas.
- The identified lesions represent a critical differential diagnosis for impacted teeth.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians should consider these 10 entities when a jaw lesion is found with an impacted tooth.
- Radiographic evaluation is key in the initial diagnosis.
- Accurate diagnosis facilitates better treatment planning and patient outcomes.
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