Radiographical approach to jaw lesions
Neyaz, Z.; Gadodia, A.; Gamanagatti, S.; Mukhopadhyay, S.
Singapore Medical Journal 49(2): 165-76; Quiz 177
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675 PMID: 18301848 Document Number: 615301
Many lesions that occur in the jaw have a similar radiographical appearance and it is often difficult to differentiate among them. Despite development of various cross-sectional imaging modalities, the radiograph still remains the first and the most important investigation. Radiographical evaluation of jaw lesion characteristics, which include location, margin, density, relation to tooth, along with knowledge of the clinical data, generally helps in narrowing the differential diagnosis.