Cross-Sectional Imaging of Third Molar-Related Abnormalities

Third molars may be associated with a wide range of pathologic conditions, including mechanical, inflammatory, infectious, cystic, neoplastic, and iatrogenic. Diagnosis of third molar-related conditions can be challenging for radiologists who lack experience in dental imaging. Appropriate imaging ev...

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Published in:American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 2020-11, Vol.41 (11), p.1966-1974
Main Authors: Loureiro, R M, Sumi, D V, Tames, H L V C, Ribeiro, S P P, Soares, C R, Gomes, R L E, Daniel, M M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Diagnostic Imaging - methods
Female
Head & Neck
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Molar, Third - diagnostic imaging
Molar, Third - pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Tooth Diseases - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Third molars may be associated with a wide range of pathologic conditions, including mechanical, inflammatory, infectious, cystic, neoplastic, and iatrogenic. Diagnosis of third molar-related conditions can be challenging for radiologists who lack experience in dental imaging. Appropriate imaging evaluation can help practicing radiologists arrive at correct diagnoses, thus improving patient care. This review discusses the imaging findings of various conditions related to third molars, highlighting relevant anatomy and cross-sectional imaging techniques. In addition, key imaging findings of complications of third molar extraction are presented.
ISSN:0195-6108
1936-959X
DOI:10.3174/ajnr.A6747