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| This case challenge presents a patient with a bone lesion that appeared following the extraction of a mandibular molar. |
Case Summary
A 28-year old male patient presented for his routine dental health visit which included the above bitewing radiograph. The radiograph was taken as a follow-up nine months after the extraction of the mandibular second molar by the oral surgeon. The patient had no discomfort and was unaware of any dental problem.
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Soft Tissue Examination |
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Supplemental Periapical Radiograph |
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Excerpts from the Pathology Report |
After you have finished reviewing the available diagnostic information, make the diagnosis.
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| Citation Number: Vol. 2, No. 1, Page 077 January 15, 2001 |
| Citation: Jensen ME. Case Challenge: The Case of the Post-Extraction Bone Lesion. J Contemp Dent Pract 2001 Jan;(2)1: 077-083 |