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Case 64 : 06.11.09

History :
A young man presents with facial swelling after trauma.

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mandible

Answers :

What type of radiograph is this ?

An orthopantogram. This film gives a 'panoramic' view of the teeth and bone.

What is the diagnosis ?

There is a fracture of the angle of the right side of the mandible.

Which second radiograph is useful to assess this abnormality ?

A view of the mandible (as shown).

 

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