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Idiopathic osteosclerosis, also known as enostosis or dense bone island, is a condition which may be found around the roots of a tooth, usually a premolar or molar. [2] It is usually painless and found during routine radiographs as an amorphous radiopaque (light) area around a tooth.
An enostosis is a small area of compact bone within the cancellous bone. [1] [2] They are commonly seen as an incidental finding on radiographs or CT scans. They are typically very small and do not cause any symptoms. [3] Their radiodensity is generally similar to cortical bone. [4] No treatment is necessary. Multiple enostoses are present in ...
Osteopoikilosis is a benign, autosomal dominant, sclerosing (hardening) dysplasia of bone characterized by the presence of numerous bone islands in the skeleton. [ 1 ] Presentation
Osteosclerosis is a disorder characterized by abnormal hardening of bone and an elevation in bone density. It may predominantly affect the medullary portion and/or cortex of bone. Plain radiographs are a valuable tool for detecting and classifying osteosclerotic disorders. [1] [2] It can manifest in localized or generalized osteosclerosis.
Condensing osteitis, also known as focal sclerosing osteomyelitis, is a rare periapical inflammatory condition characterized by the formation of sclerotic bone near the roots of premolars and molars. This condition arises as a response to dental infections, such as periapical pulp inflammation or low-intensity trauma.
Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer that begins in the bones.. The NHS recognises two main overarching categories of bone cancer: primary and secondary. When a person has primary bone cancer, the ...
Long-term alcohol consumption can interfere with bone growth and replacement of bone tissue, which can result in decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures, according to several studies.
Periapical radiographs can locate radiopaque structures in proximity to the root which can appear as dense bone islands or periapical osseous dysplasia in cases of hypercementosis. [9] The majority of affected teeth appear club-shaped due to cemental hyperplasia diffusing in a variety of severities. Most appear in the apical third of the root. [10]