Open AccessUnusual radiopacities spotted in a dental radiograph: Case report
Author(s) -
Ranjana Garg,
Bennete Fernandes,
M.K. Sunil
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of indian academy of oral medicine and radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1572
pISSN - 0972-1363
DOI - 10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_118_16
Subject(s) - medicine , radiography , ligature , panoramic radiograph , radiology , dentistry , orthodontics , surgery
During the routine radiographic investigation of a 65-year-old female we came across radiodense string-like artifacts on the orthopantomograph. These artifacts can be mistaken for electrostatic discharges, ghost images, or ligature wires. The patient revealed a history of undergoing facial lift surgery 7 years ago. Here, we are presenting a case of unexpected and coincidental radiographic finding seen as multiple, linear radiopacities in the jaw bones stressing the need for sufficient knowledge of all the possible types of artifacts