Radiographic signs associated with damage to inferior alveolar nerve: A diagnostic tool to perform coronectomy

Radiographic signs in the OPG, that indicate a relationship between the lower third molar and the inferior alveolar canal, are considered a risk factor for nerve damage- These signs are darkening of root, deflection of root, narrowing of root, bifid root apex, diversion of canal, narrowing of canal,...

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Main Authors: P T Gaikwad, A N Datarkar, R M Borle, R R Bonde, K C Vaidya, Ranjit Patil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2011;volume=23;issue=5;spage=320;epage=322;aulast=Gaikwad