What Is Periradicular Radiolucency

adjective. encompassing or surrounding the tip of the root of a tooth.

What does Periradicular mean?

adjective. encompassing or surrounding the tip of the root of a tooth.

What causes a periapical radiolucency?

Most of periapical radiolucencies are the result of inflammation such as pulpal disease due to infection or trauma. Not all radiolucencies near the tooth root are due to infection. Odontogenic or non odontogenic lesions can over impose the apices of teeth.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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