Cases
Using CBCT for Investigating Lower Third Molars
May 1, 2019
Case of the Month – All-on-Four and Zygomatic Implant Planning
June 30, 2019Case of the month – Diagnosis of a Bony Lump
CBCT Scanner: Instrumentarium OP300
CBCT Imaging Protocol: 50mm x 50mm x50mm 0.125 voxels
Effective Dose: 0.04mSv
Clinical Information: Bony lump in URQ ? osteoma ? odontome ? impacted tooth
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Radiographic Impression: Sinuses: the radiographic findings appear to be consistent with a sinusitis of the right maxillary sinus; the presence of bubbles may be an indication of an acute exacerbation of a chronic sinusitis. Review of the patient's clinical history for chronic allergy or sinusitis is suggested; physician referral for more thorough evaluation is suggested if merited by clinical findings and symptoms.
The following are selected images from the volume illustrating major findings
CBCT Imaging Protocol: 50mm x 50mm x50mm 0.125 voxels
Effective Dose: 0.04mSv
Clinical Information: Bony lump in URQ ? osteoma ? odontome ? impacted tooth
Click here to view and manipulate this case of the month CBCT on our Cloud Viewer
Radiographic Impression: Sinuses: the radiographic findings appear to be consistent with a sinusitis of the right maxillary sinus; the presence of bubbles may be an indication of an acute exacerbation of a chronic sinusitis. Review of the patient's clinical history for chronic allergy or sinusitis is suggested; physician referral for more thorough evaluation is suggested if merited by clinical findings and symptoms.
The following are selected images from the volume illustrating major findings
Themaxillary right canine is impacted on the buccal surface of the alveolar process buccal to the first premolar. The crown of the canineis in close physical proximity to the buccal surface of the root of the first premolar and moderate blunting of the first premolar apex was noted.
The right maxillary sinusis occupied by homogeneous areas of increased density containing bubbles.
Clinical Information: Bony lump in URQ ? osteoma ? odontome ? impacted tooth