The following radiographic finding is associated with:
The bone progresses through an osteolytic and osteoblastic phase, which usually occur simultaneously, but with the osteoblastic phase being ultimately more dominant. Thus, the radiographic appearance is that of an increased radiopacity of the jaws. The bone tends to become more granular in appearance and the lamina dura is obscured or difficult to identify. Here the bony trabeculae, particularly in the posterior part of the body of the mandible, may show linear striations. In addition, the teeth may show hypercementosis. A more classical appearance is that of granular looking bone containing scattered islands of dense or fluffy-looking bone, particularly in the region of the tooth apices.
Key Concepts
Fibrous dysplasia
Paget’s disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Osteoma