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Dental lesions causing abnormalities on skeletal scintigraphy.

K P Lyons, J L Jensen

    Clinical Nuclear Medicine
    |December 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Technetium Tc-99m phosphate scintigraphy can detect inflamed dental lesions, including periodontitis and cysts. Scintigraphy may remain positive for up to eight months post-tooth extraction, indicating healing or complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oral medicine
    • Nuclear medicine
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Periodontitis, periodontal cysts, and tooth extraction are common dental conditions.
    • Accurate diagnosis and monitoring of these conditions are crucial for patient outcomes.
    • Tc-99m phosphate scintigraphy is a nuclear imaging technique that can visualize bone metabolism.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of Tc-99m phosphate scintigraphy in diagnosing and monitoring dental lesions.
    • To assess the scintigraphic findings in periodontitis, periodontal cysts, and post-tooth extraction sites.

    Main Methods:

    • Tc-99m phosphate scintigraphy of the jaws was performed on patients with periodontitis, periodontal cysts, or following tooth extraction.
    • Scintigraphic images were analyzed for areas of increased radiotracer concentration, indicative of inflammation or bone activity.

    Main Results:

    • Inflamed apical periodontal lesions consistently showed localized areas of increased radiotracer uptake, irrespective of symptoms.
    • Scintigrams remained positive for up to eight months after tooth extraction, suggesting ongoing healing or potential complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Tc-99m phosphate scintigraphy is a valuable tool for detecting inflamed dental lesions, including periodontitis and periodontal cysts.
    • The imaging technique can help monitor the healing process after tooth extraction, with prolonged positivity suggesting complications.

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