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Pericoronal radiolucencies with and without radiopacities

C S Miller1, L R Bean

  • 1Department of Oral Health Science, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington.

Dental Clinics of North America
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Pericoronal radiolucencies are common jaw lesions involving tooth crowns, often detected incidentally. Dentists must recognize these benign conditions for proper diagnosis and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
  • Oral Pathology

Background:

  • Pericoronal radiolucencies represent 15-20% of jaw biopsy specimens.
  • These lesions typically involve odontogenic epithelium and unerupted tooth crowns.
  • They are often slow-growing and benign, frequently diagnosed in early life or later via swelling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of pericoronal radiolucencies in dental practice.
  • To emphasize the dentist's role in identifying and managing these jaw lesions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common pericoronal radiolucencies.
  • Discussion of radiographic and clinical presentation.
  • Overview of diagnostic and management principles.

Main Results:

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  • Pericoronal radiolucencies are frequently encountered in routine dental examinations.
  • Early detection through radiography is common.
  • Clinical presentation can include slow-growing jaw swellings.

Conclusions:

  • Dentists must be knowledgeable about the appearance and behavior of pericoronal radiolucencies.
  • Familiarity with these entities is crucial for appropriate patient management.
  • Timely diagnosis and intervention are key for favorable outcomes.