Unanswered Questions in Periodontology
Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, Editor This is now the third issue of Dental Clinics of North America I have edited on the subject of periodontology. The first, published in…
Granulomatous Diseases Affecting Jaws
The common aspect of all granulomatous diseases is the typical form of chronic inflammatory response with distinct microscopic granulomas that are formed secondary to either definitive etiologic agents, like bacteria,…
Systemic Diseases and Conditions Affecting Jaws
This article discusses the radiographic manifestation of jaw lesions whose etiology may be traced to underlying systemic disease. Some changes may be related to hematologic or metabolic disorders. A group…
Chemical and Radiation-Associated Jaw Lesions
Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a major public health concern throughout the world. Use of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and bone antiresorptives and antiangiogenic agents have increased its…
Diagnostic Imaging of Malignant Tumors in the Orofacial Region
Though rare, malignancies of the orofacial region often have serious consequences. Malignancies of the orofacial region are typically discovered during a clinical examination or from a patient complaint. Initial discovery…
Benign Fibro-Osseous Lesions of the Jaws
Fibro-osseous lesions are grouped together because histologically they show similar cellular and mineralization patterns. Despite the histologic ubiquity, their behaviors vary significantly. Because of the histologic similarity and the broad…
Benign Jaw Lesions
There are both odontogenic and nonodontogenic benign lesions in the maxilla and mandible. These lesions may have similar imaging features, and the key radiographic features are presented to help the…
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affect 5% to 12% of the United States population. This article discusses common conditions related to temporomandibular joints, including disc displacements, inflammatory disturbances, loose joint bodies, traumatic…
Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging
This article provides the reader with the knowledge and skills of identification and diagnostic interpretative skills using planar images, tomographic images, CBCT, MDCT, pertinent MR images, as well as bone…
Developmental Disorders Affecting Jaws
Teeth are housed in mandible and maxilla and are known to undergo variations in clinical presentation depending on the degree of abnormality during growth and development. It is essential to…
