A radiolucent heart

A radiolucent heart

Mrs. G., 47 years old in good health, consults for moderate canine-to-canine crowding, that she wishes to treat. She was prescribed a periapical series of x-rays, and the images taken of the incisors showed lacunae that attracted attention. Additional examinations were requested of her, and pulpal vitality tests were done: 11, 21, and 22 responded positively. 12 had a previous root canal and a ...

Radiolucent Wrist Fixator

Dentures may be radiolucent.

Diagnosing ingested dental prostheses can be difficult and delays in treatment may result in serious complications. Patients often present with a vague history and very few reliable clinical signs. In addition, the fact that dental plates are often radiolucent may lead to the diagnosis being overlooked with disastrous consequences. A case of successful diagnosis and treatment is presented, and ...

The Histology the Radiolucent Line

The radiographic and histological features of radiolucent areas at the cement-bone interface were correlated in 15 specimens retrieved at post-mortem from patients who had undergone cemented total hip arthroplasty, two weeks to 15 years prior to death. All but one of the components were securely fixed, as demonstrated by direct measurements of micromotion. Extensive radiolucencies were present ...

Radiographic interpretation of unilocular radiolucent mandibular lesions.

The main goal of this study was to identify the main distinctive radiographic characteristics of different unilocular radiolucent mandibular lesions based on the criteria used by different groups of specialists during the process of radiograph interpretation to arrive at a correct diagnosis. A total of 24 panoramic radiographs were selected exhibiting the following lesions: ameloblastoma, kerat...