Oral Roentgenology; A Roentgen Study of the Anatomy and Pathology of the Oral Cavity (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...granuloma, while the other above the central incisor at the mesial side is caused by the incisive foramen, as was ascertained in another picture. Patient: Mr. S. Figure 123. Roentgen Examination: Shows a radiolucent area around the end of the root of the first bicuspid, the root canal not being entirely filled. Patient: Mr. J. L. S. Figure 124. Roentgen Examination: Shows a large radiolucent area, indicating a granuloma caused by the devitalized lateral incisor. Operative Findings: Apicoectomy was performed and a large cavity, filled with inflammatory granulation tissue, was found in the bone. Patient: Mrs. W. H. C. Figure 125. Roentgen Examination: Shows large radiolucent area representing a granuloma. Note the radiopaque substance in its center. Operative Findings: Apicoectomy was performed. The bone cavity, as outlined in the picture, contained partly necrosed granulation tissue. The radiopaque substance was found to be a piece of gutta percha. Patient: Mrs. C. A. Figure 126. History: The tooth was devitalized, treated and filled many years ago. A sinus was found on the gum, through which pus discharged at intervals. Roentgen Examination: Shows well filled root canal. At the apex, the root is more radiolucent, which indicates necrosis. The radiolucent area surrounding the tooth shows the bone destruction. The other central incisor, which is also a devitalized tooth, seems to be in normal condition. Operative Findings: The bone cavity was found to contain inflammatory granulation tissue and pus. Patient: Mr. P. R. P Figure 127. Roentgen Examination: Two devitalized teeth are found, the right upper lateral incisor and the cuspid with root canals partly filled. Note the large radiolucent area extending way down between the cuspid and lateral Operative Findi...