Abstract
Objectives
The early diagnosis of probable lesions in edentulous patients is essential, as complications can include irritated tissue and recurrent infectious abscesses. This study determined the prevalence of impacted teeth, retained roots, condensing osteitis, and upper and lower jaw atrophy in panoramic radiographs of edentulous patients.
Methods
This descriptive study examined panoramic radiographs from the records of the Oral Maxillofacial Radiology Department of the Dental Faculty of Shahid Sadoughi Medical University of Yazd, Iran. The sampling method was simple, and 447 samples were included in the study. Each radiograph was studied for impacted teeth, retained roots, condensing osteitis, maxillary sinus migration, and change in position of the mental foramen in relation to the apex of the residual ridge. The data were analyzed using the χ-squared test.
Results
Of the 447 radiographs, 305 (68.2%) showed migrated maxillary sinuses, 220 (49%) showed a change in the position of the mental foramen in relation to the apex of the remaining alveolar ridge, 150 (33%) showed condensing osteitis, 145 (32.4%) showed retained roots, and 28 (6.3%) showed impacted teeth.
Conclusion
The results of this study suggest that panoramic radiography is critical before making dentures for patients.
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Ezoddini Ardakani, F., Navab Azam, A. Radiological findings in panoramic radiographs of Iranian edentulous patients. Oral Radiol 23, 1–5 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-007-0056-0
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