RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cross-Sectional Imaging of Third Molar–Related Abnormalities
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1966
OP 1974
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A6747
VO 41
IS 11
A1 Loureiro, R.M.
A1 Sumi, D.V.
A1 Tames, H.L.V.C.
A1 Ribeiro, S.P.P.
A1 Soares, C.R.
A1 Gomes, R.L.E.
A1 Daniel, M.M.
YR 2020
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/41/11/1966.abstract
AB 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.CBCTcone-beam CTMDCTmultidetector-row CT