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Anterior lingual mandibular bone concavity. Report of a case
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|November 1, 1979
Summary
This study describes an uncommon lingual mandibular bone concavity near the left canine. Surgical exploration confirmed the cavity was empty, differing from previously reported cases with soft-tissue contents.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Mandibular bone concavities are rare findings.
- Previous reports describe these cavities containing soft-tissue beneath the periosteum.
Observation:
- A lingual mandibular bone concavity was identified radiographically.
- The concavity was located in the anterior region, near the left canine.
Findings:
- The radiographic appearance was unusual for this anterior location.
- Surgical exploration revealed the concavity to be devoid of subperiosteal soft-tissue contents.
Implications:
- This case expands the differential diagnosis for lingual mandibular bone concavities.
- Highlights the importance of radiographic interpretation and surgical correlation in diagnosing bone anomalies.